Austin El vs Wilkinson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Wilkinson Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Austin El Mesquite, Texas | Wilkinson Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 4,686 | #825 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23373 of 50,301 | #8108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 306 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 47.9).
- •Wilkinson Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Wilkinson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •Wilkinson Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 306.
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 Wilkinson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (52.5 vs 47.9 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 Wilkinson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 306. Wilkinson Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Wilkinson Middle rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1644th of 4,686 and Wilkinson Middle is 825th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).