Aikin El vs Forest Meadow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aikin El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
Forest Meadow Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,211 students
| Measure | Aikin El Dallas, Texas | Forest Meadow Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3981 of 4,686 | #930 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40559 of 50,301 | #8870 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 449 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Meadow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 26.7).
- •Forest Meadow Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Forest Meadow Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Forest Meadow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 85.3%).
- •Forest Meadow Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Forest Meadow Middle is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 449.
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 Aikin El better than Forest Meadow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Meadow Middle ranks higher (44.3 vs 26.7 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 Aikin El and Forest Meadow Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aikin El: 449. Forest Meadow Middle: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aikin El and Forest Meadow Middle rank in Texas?
Aikin El is 3981st of 4,686 and Forest Meadow Middle is 930th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).