Alice W Douse El vs Charles E Patterson Middle
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.
Alice W Douse El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
893 students
Charles E Patterson Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Alice W Douse El Killeen, Texas | Charles E Patterson Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1696 of 4,686 | #709 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23879 of 50,301 | #7382 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 893 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.8 vs 51.2).
- •Charles E Patterson Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Alice W Douse El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Alice W Douse El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 57.1%).
- •Charles E Patterson Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Alice W Douse El is the larger school with 893 students compared with 746.
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 W Douse El better than Charles E Patterson Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alice W Douse El and Charles E Patterson Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice W Douse El: 893. Charles E Patterson Middle: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice W Douse El and Charles E Patterson Middle rank in Texas?
Alice W Douse El is 1696th of 4,686 and Charles E Patterson Middle is 709th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).