Agnew Middle vs Shaw El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Agnew Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,070 students
Shaw El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Agnew Middle Mesquite, Texas | Shaw El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,684 | #2933 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10677 of 15,369 | #33317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,070 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 35.8).
- •Shaw El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Shaw El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Agnew Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 80.3%).
- •Shaw El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Agnew Middle is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 483.
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 Agnew Middle better than Shaw El?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw El ranks higher (38.0 vs 35.8 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 Agnew Middle and Shaw El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Agnew Middle: 1,070. Shaw El: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Agnew Middle and Shaw El rank in Texas?
Agnew Middle is 1241st of 1,684 and Shaw El is 2933rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).