Russell Blvd. Elem. vs Smithton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Smithton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Russell Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Smithton Middle Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,159 | #114 of 392 |
| National rank | #10153 of 50,301 | #5193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 44% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 61.3).
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. does better on math proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 29.3%).
- •Smithton Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Smithton Middle is the larger school with 605 students compared with 500.
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 Russell Blvd. Elem. better than Smithton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Blvd. Elem. ranks higher (71.7 vs 61.3 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 Russell Blvd. Elem. and Smithton Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell Blvd. Elem.: 500. Smithton Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell Blvd. Elem. and Smithton Middle rank in Missouri?
Russell Blvd. Elem. is 207th of 1,159 and Smithton Middle is 114th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).