Barton El vs Lamar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
848 students
Lamar Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | Barton El Irving, Texas | Lamar Middle Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3891 of 4,686 | #1186 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39896 of 50,301 | #10384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 848 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 27.8).
- •Lamar Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Barton El is the larger school with 848 students compared with 676.
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 Barton El better than Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Middle ranks higher (37.4 vs 27.8 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 Barton El and Lamar Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton El: 848. Lamar Middle: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton El and Lamar Middle rank in Texas?
Barton El is 3891st of 4,686 and Lamar Middle is 1186th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).