Bell Elementary vs Papillion Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
488 students
Papillion Middle School
Papillion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students
| Measure | Bell Elementary Papillion, Nebraska | Papillion Middle School Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 511 | #34 of 123 |
| National rank | #10169 of 50,301 | #3050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 488 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| city | Papillion | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.6 vs 71.4).
- •Bell Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 25%).
- •Papillion Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.8).
- •Papillion Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 488.
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 Bell Elementary better than Papillion Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Elementary and Papillion Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Papillion and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elementary: 488. Papillion Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elementary and Papillion Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Bell Elementary is 165th of 511 and Papillion Middle School is 34th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).