Oak Brook Elem. vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Brook Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
Southwest Middle
Ballwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Oak Brook Elem. Ballwin, Missouri | Southwest Middle Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #131 of 1,159 | #46 of 392 |
| National rank | #7609 of 50,301 | #3153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 401 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| city | Ballwin | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Brook Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 70.9).
- •Oak Brook Elem. does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Oak Brook Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Oak Brook Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 16.6%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 401.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oak Brook Elem. better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Brook Elem. ranks higher (75.6 vs 70.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oak Brook Elem. and Southwest Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ballwin and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Brook Elem.: 401. Southwest Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Brook Elem. and Southwest Middle rank in Missouri?
Oak Brook Elem. is 131st of 1,159 and Southwest Middle is 46th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).