Armstrong Middle vs Meadows El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Meadows El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | Armstrong Middle Plano, Texas | Meadows El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,684 | #2654 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7963 of 15,369 | #31468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 40.7).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 87.2%).
- •Meadows El does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.9).
- •Armstrong Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 414.
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 Meadows El?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Middle ranks higher (48.5 vs 40.7 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 Meadows El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Middle: 490. Meadows El: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Middle and Meadows El rank in Texas?
Armstrong Middle is 800th of 1,684 and Meadows El is 2654th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).