Atkins Middle vs Parsons 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.
Atkins Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
Parsons El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Atkins Middle Lubbock, Texas | Parsons El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 1,684 | #3685 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11865 of 15,369 | #38497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.3 vs 30.1).
- •Parsons El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Parsons El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Parsons El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 89.1%).
- •Atkins Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Atkins Middle is the larger school with 433 students compared with 387.
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 Atkins Middle better than Parsons El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Atkins Middle and Parsons El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkins Middle: 433. Parsons El: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkins Middle and Parsons El rank in Texas?
Atkins Middle is 1430th of 1,684 and Parsons El is 3685th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).