Platte City Middle vs West Platte Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Platte City Middle
Platte City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
West Platte Middle
Weston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
170 students
| Measure | Platte City Middle Platte City, Missouri | West Platte Middle Weston, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #35 of 392 | #10 of 392 |
| National rank | #2486 of 15,369 | #1025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Platte City | Weston |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Platte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 74.3).
- •West Platte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 19%).
- •West Platte Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Platte City Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 170.
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 Platte City Middle better than West Platte Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Platte Middle ranks higher (83.1 vs 74.3 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 Platte City Middle and West Platte Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Platte City and Weston in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Platte City Middle: 646. West Platte Middle: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Platte City Middle and West Platte Middle rank in Missouri?
Platte City Middle is 35th of 392 and West Platte Middle is 10th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).