Armstrong Middle vs Otto Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Otto Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
| Measure | Armstrong Middle Plano, Texas | Otto Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,684 | #167 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7963 of 15,369 | #2124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 73% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otto Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 48.5).
- •Otto Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Otto Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Otto Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 82%).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.1).
- •Otto Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 490.
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 Otto Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Otto Middle ranks higher (76.3 vs 48.5 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 Armstrong Middle and Otto Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Middle: 490. Otto Middle: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Middle and Otto Middle rank in Texas?
Armstrong Middle is 800th of 1,684 and Otto Middle is 167th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).