Atkins Middle vs Wheelock El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
Wheelock El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Atkins Middle Lubbock, Texas | Wheelock El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 1,684 | #3141 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11865 of 15,369 | #34788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheelock El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 30.3).
- •Wheelock El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Wheelock El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Atkins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 91%).
- •Atkins Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Atkins Middle is the larger school with 433 students compared with 344.
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 Wheelock El?
On the Success Index (US), Wheelock El ranks higher (35.8 vs 30.3 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 Atkins Middle and Wheelock El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkins Middle: 433. Wheelock El: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkins Middle and Wheelock El rank in Texas?
Atkins Middle is 1430th of 1,684 and Wheelock El is 3141st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).