Anderson Mill El vs Purple Sage El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Mill El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Purple Sage El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Anderson Mill El Austin, Texas | Purple Sage El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2736 of 4,686 | #551 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31978 of 50,301 | #9335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purple Sage El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 39.9).
- •Purple Sage El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Purple Sage El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Purple Sage El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 61.9%).
- •Purple Sage El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.7).
- •Anderson Mill El is the larger school with 585 students compared with 502.
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 Anderson Mill El better than Purple Sage El?
On the Success Index (US), Purple Sage El ranks higher (72.9 vs 39.9 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 Anderson Mill El and Purple Sage El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Mill El: 585. Purple Sage El: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Mill El and Purple Sage El rank in Texas?
Anderson Mill El is 2736th of 4,686 and Purple Sage El is 551st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).