Barr Middle School vs Wasmer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barr Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Wasmer Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Barr Middle School Grand Island, Nebraska | Wasmer Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 123 | #467 of 511 |
| National rank | #8977 of 15,369 | #38970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barr Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 29.4).
- •Barr Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Barr Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Barr Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.5).
- •Barr Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 373.
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 Barr Middle School better than Wasmer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barr Middle School ranks higher (43.8 vs 29.4 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 Barr Middle School and Wasmer Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barr Middle School: 648. Wasmer Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barr Middle School and Wasmer Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Barr Middle School is 98th of 123 and Wasmer Elementary School is 467th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).