Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center vs Curtistene S McCowan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
402 students
Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Glenn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center Desoto, Texas | Curtistene S McCowan Middle Glenn Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1621 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #13590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Desoto | Glenn Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtistene S McCowan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 87.3%).
- •Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.0).
- •Curtistene S McCowan Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 402.
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 Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center better than Curtistene S McCowan 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 Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center and Curtistene S McCowan Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Glenn Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center: 402. Curtistene S McCowan Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center and Curtistene S McCowan Middle rank in Texas?
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center is unranked and Curtistene S McCowan Middle is 1621st of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).