Apollo J H vs Big Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo J H
Richardson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
586 students
Big Springs El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
403 students
| Measure | Apollo J H Richardson, Texas | Big Springs El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #364 of 1,684 | #701 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4090 of 15,369 | #12046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 586 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Richardson | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 66.5).
- •Big Springs El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Apollo J H does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Big Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 60.6%).
- •Apollo J H is the larger school with 586 students compared with 403.
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 Apollo J H better than Big Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Big Springs El ranks higher (68.9 vs 66.5 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 Apollo J H and Big Springs El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Richardson and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo J H: 586. Big Springs El: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo J H and Big Springs El rank in Texas?
Apollo J H is 364th of 1,684 and Big Springs El is 701st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).