Bud Beasley Elementary vs Lou Mendive Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bud Beasley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Lou Mendive Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
| Measure | Bud Beasley Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Lou Mendive Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 408 | #13 of 106 |
| National rank | #18763 of 50,301 | #7147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bud Beasley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 52.2).
- •Bud Beasley Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Bud Beasley Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.0).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 571.
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 Bud Beasley Elementary better than Lou Mendive Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bud Beasley Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 52.2 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 Bud Beasley Elementary and Lou Mendive Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bud Beasley Elementary: 571. Lou Mendive Middle School: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bud Beasley Elementary and Lou Mendive Middle School rank in Nevada?
Bud Beasley Elementary is 44th of 408 and Lou Mendive Middle School is 13th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).