Barksdale El vs Renner Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barksdale El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Renner Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Barksdale El Plano, Texas | Renner Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 4,686 | #238 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2549 of 50,301 | #2822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 65% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barksdale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 72.6).
- •Barksdale El does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Barksdale El does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Barksdale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 37.2%).
- •Barksdale El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •Renner Middle is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 547.
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 Barksdale El better than Renner Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Barksdale El ranks higher (84.7 vs 72.6 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 Barksdale El and Renner Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barksdale El: 547. Renner Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barksdale El and Renner Middle rank in Texas?
Barksdale El is 142nd of 4,686 and Renner Middle is 238th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).