Prairie Dell Elementary vs Union Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Dell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Union Middle
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Prairie Dell Elementary Union, Missouri | Union Middle Union, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,159 | #152 of 392 |
| National rank | #13100 of 50,301 | #6536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Dell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 55.2).
- •Union Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 52.3%).
- •Prairie Dell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.0).
- •Union Middle is the larger school with 704 students compared with 495.
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 Prairie Dell Elementary better than Union Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Dell Elementary ranks higher (67.5 vs 55.2 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 Prairie Dell Elementary and Union Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Dell Elementary: 495. Union Middle: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Dell Elementary and Union Middle rank in Missouri?
Prairie Dell Elementary is 297th of 1,159 and Union Middle is 152nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).