South Middle vs Spring Valley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 875 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Middle
Raytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Spring Valley Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | South Middle Raytown, Missouri | Spring Valley Elem. Raytown, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 392 | #1027 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13720 of 15,369 | #43998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Raytown | Raytown |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Valley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 20.4).
- •South Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Spring Valley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •South Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 73.7%).
- •Spring Valley Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •South Middle is the larger school with 510 students compared with 353.
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 South Middle better than Spring Valley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Valley Elem. ranks higher (21.4 vs 20.4 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 South Middle and Spring Valley Elem.?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Raytown and Raytown in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Middle: 510. Spring Valley Elem.: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Middle and Spring Valley Elem. rank in Missouri?
South Middle is 362nd of 392 and Spring Valley Elem. is 1027th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).