Parkway Elem. vs Truman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
438 students
Truman Middle
ST Joseph · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students
| Measure | Parkway Elem. ST Joseph, Missouri | Truman Middle ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,159 | #372 of 392 |
| National rank | #39984 of 50,301 | #14425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 438 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 18% |
| city | ST Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 16.1).
- •Parkway Elem. does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Parkway Elem. does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Truman Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Truman Middle is the larger school with 486 students compared with 438.
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 Parkway Elem. better than Truman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elem. ranks higher (27.7 vs 16.1 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 Parkway Elem. and Truman Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elem.: 438. Truman Middle: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elem. and Truman Middle rank in Missouri?
Parkway Elem. is 960th of 1,159 and Truman Middle is 372nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).