Armstrong Middle vs Big Spring J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 458 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Big Spring J H
Big Spring · Public middle · Grades 7–8
490 students
| Measure | Armstrong Middle Plano, Texas | Big Spring J H Big Spring, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,684 | #1299 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7963 of 15,369 | #11070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 30% |
| city | Plano | Big Spring |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 34.0).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Big Spring J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 82%).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.4).
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 Armstrong Middle better than Big Spring J H?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Middle ranks higher (48.5 vs 34.0 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 Armstrong Middle and Big Spring J H?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Plano and Big Spring in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Middle: 490. Big Spring J H: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Middle and Big Spring J H rank in Texas?
Armstrong Middle is 800th of 1,684 and Big Spring J H is 1299th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).