Austin El vs Clack Middle
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.
Austin El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
Clack Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Austin El Abilene, Texas | Clack Middle Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 4,686 | #1100 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20104 of 50,301 | #9885 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 729 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 39.7).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 68.1%).
- •Clack Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Austin El is the larger school with 729 students compared with 693.
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 Austin El better than Clack Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (57.2 vs 39.7 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 Austin El and Clack Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 729. Clack Middle: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Clack Middle rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1296th of 4,686 and Clack Middle is 1100th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).