Alvord Middle vs Mary Harper Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 539 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvord Middle
Alvord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students
Mary Harper Middle
Dilley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
| Measure | Alvord Middle Alvord, Texas | Mary Harper Middle Dilley, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,684 | #1339 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2608 of 15,369 | #11308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 182 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| city | Alvord | Dilley |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvord Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 32.9).
- •Alvord Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Alvord Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Alvord Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 79.6%).
- •Mary Harper Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Alvord Middle is the larger school with 182 students compared with 181.
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 Alvord Middle better than Mary Harper Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alvord Middle ranks higher (73.6 vs 32.9 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 Alvord Middle and Mary Harper Middle?
About 539 km in a straight line, between Alvord and Dilley in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvord Middle: 182. Mary Harper Middle: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvord Middle and Mary Harper Middle rank in Texas?
Alvord Middle is 216th of 1,684 and Mary Harper Middle is 1339th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).