Richard Simpson Elem. vs Seckman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Simpson Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Seckman Middle
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
| Measure | Richard Simpson Elem. Arnold, Missouri | Seckman Middle Imperial, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,159 | #80 of 392 |
| National rank | #9959 of 50,301 | #4188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Arnold | Imperial |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Simpson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 66.0).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Seckman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 24.6%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •Seckman Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 410.
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 Richard Simpson Elem. better than Seckman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Simpson Elem. ranks higher (72.0 vs 66.0 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 Richard Simpson Elem. and Seckman Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Imperial in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Simpson Elem.: 410. Seckman Middle: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Simpson Elem. and Seckman Middle rank in Missouri?
Richard Simpson Elem. is 196th of 1,159 and Seckman Middle is 80th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).