Alan B Shepard Middle vs Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 424 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan B Shepard Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 4–8
446 students
| Measure | Alan B Shepard Middle San Antonio, Texas | Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1538 of 1,684 | #26 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12871 of 15,369 | #529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 447 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 95% |
| city | San Antonio | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 24.9).
- •Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 32%).
- •Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 26%).
- •Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 97.3%).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.8).
- •Alan B Shepard Middle is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
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 Alan B Shepard Middle better than Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy ranks higher (87.3 vs 24.9 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 Alan B Shepard Middle and Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy?
About 424 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan B Shepard Middle: 447. Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan B Shepard Middle and Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy rank in Texas?
Alan B Shepard Middle is 1538th of 1,684 and Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy is 26th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).