Alton Memorial J H vs Carl C Waitz El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Memorial J H
Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students
Carl C Waitz El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Alton Memorial J H Alton, Texas | Carl C Waitz El Alton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,684 | #3335 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10228 of 15,369 | #36095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 819 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 43% |
| city | Alton | Alton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alton Memorial J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 33.7).
- •Alton Memorial J H does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Carl C Waitz El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Alton Memorial J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Alton Memorial J H does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Alton Memorial J H is the larger school with 819 students compared with 361.
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 Alton Memorial J H better than Carl C Waitz El?
On the Success Index (US), Alton Memorial J H ranks higher (38.2 vs 33.7 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 Alton Memorial J H and Carl C Waitz El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Memorial J H: 819. Carl C Waitz El: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Memorial J H and Carl C Waitz El rank in Texas?
Alton Memorial J H is 1156th of 1,684 and Carl C Waitz El is 3335th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).