Alice Ponder El vs Brooks Wester Middle
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.
Alice Ponder El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
647 students
Brooks Wester Middle
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
| Measure | Alice Ponder El Mansfield, Texas | Brooks Wester Middle Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1295 of 4,686 | #137 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20102 of 50,301 | #1735 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 647 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooks Wester Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 57.2).
- •Brooks Wester Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Brooks Wester Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Brooks Wester Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 68.8%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Brooks Wester Middle is the larger school with 945 students compared with 647.
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 Alice Ponder El better than Brooks Wester Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brooks Wester Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 57.2 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 Alice Ponder El and Brooks Wester Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Ponder El: 647. Brooks Wester Middle: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Ponder El and Brooks Wester Middle rank in Texas?
Alice Ponder El is 1295th of 4,686 and Brooks Wester Middle is 137th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).