Atherton El vs East Cliff El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 535 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
East Cliff El
Portland · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
474 students
| Measure | Atherton El Arlington, Texas | East Cliff El Portland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3298 of 4,686 | #534 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35892 of 50,301 | #9036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 66% |
| city | Arlington | Portland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Cliff El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 34.0).
- •East Cliff El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •East Cliff El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •East Cliff El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
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 Atherton El better than East Cliff El?
On the Success Index (US), East Cliff El ranks higher (73.3 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 Atherton El and East Cliff El?
About 535 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Portland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 474. East Cliff El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and East Cliff El rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 3298th of 4,686 and East Cliff El is 534th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).