Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science vs Thomas El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
384 students
Thomas El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science Abilene, Texas | Thomas El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,419 | #1938 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1656 of 16,910 | #26125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 48.6).
- •Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 74.6%).
- •Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is the larger school with 384 students compared with 378.
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 Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science better than Thomas El?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science ranks higher (77.4 vs 48.6 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 Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science and Thomas El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science: 384. Thomas El: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science and Thomas El rank in Texas?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is 87th of 1,419 and Thomas El is 1938th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).