Barwise Middle vs Milam El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barwise Middle
Wichita Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,164 students
Milam El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Barwise Middle Wichita Falls, Texas | Milam El Wichita Falls, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1322 of 1,684 | #3128 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11221 of 15,369 | #34700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,164 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milam El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 33.3).
- •Barwise Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Barwise Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Milam El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 71.7%).
- •Milam El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Barwise Middle is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 430.
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 Barwise Middle better than Milam El?
On the Success Index (US), Milam El ranks higher (35.9 vs 33.3 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 Barwise Middle and Milam El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barwise Middle: 1,164. Milam El: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barwise Middle and Milam El rank in Texas?
Barwise Middle is 1322nd of 1,684 and Milam El is 3128th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).