Barron El vs Mendenhall El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Mendenhall El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Barron El Plano, Texas | Mendenhall El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2566 of 4,686 | #2924 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30852 of 50,301 | #33230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barron El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 38.1).
- •Barron El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Barron El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 82.4%).
- •Barron El does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.0).
- •Mendenhall El is the larger school with 563 students compared with 343.
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 Barron El better than Mendenhall El?
On the Success Index (US), Barron El ranks higher (41.6 vs 38.1 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 Barron El and Mendenhall El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron El: 343. Mendenhall El: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron El and Mendenhall El rank in Texas?
Barron El is 2566th of 4,686 and Mendenhall El is 2924th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).