Amarillo Collegiate Academy vs Western Plateau El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Amarillo · Charter other · Grades K–12
464 students
Western Plateau El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Amarillo Collegiate Academy Amarillo, Texas | Western Plateau El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1329 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #20371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amarillo Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Amarillo Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Amarillo Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 61.8%).
- •Western Plateau El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •Amarillo Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 464 students compared with 400.
- •Amarillo Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Western Plateau El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Amarillo Collegiate Academy better than Western Plateau El?
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 Amarillo Collegiate Academy and Western Plateau El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy: 464. Western Plateau El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amarillo Collegiate Academy and Western Plateau El rank in Texas?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy is unranked and Western Plateau El is 1329th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).