Barbara Walker El vs Themer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Walker El
Heartland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
709 students
Themer Middle
Forney · Public middle · Grades 7–8
642 students
| Measure | Barbara Walker El Heartland, Texas | Themer Middle Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2782 of 4,686 | #497 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32226 of 50,301 | #5507 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 709 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Heartland | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Themer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 39.5).
- •Themer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Themer Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.2).
- •Barbara Walker El is the larger school with 709 students compared with 642.
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 Barbara Walker El better than Themer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Themer Middle ranks higher (59.9 vs 39.5 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 Barbara Walker El and Themer Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Heartland and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Walker El: 709. Themer Middle: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Walker El and Themer Middle rank in Texas?
Barbara Walker El is 2782nd of 4,686 and Themer Middle is 497th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).