Basis Pflugerville vs Dessau Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basis Pflugerville
Pflugerville · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
240 students
Dessau Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Basis Pflugerville Pflugerville, Texas | Dessau Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 1,684 | #1344 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6265 of 15,369 | #11353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Pflugerville | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basis Pflugerville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 32.7).
- •Dessau Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.1).
- •Dessau Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 240.
- •Basis Pflugerville is a charter school while Dessau Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Basis Pflugerville better than Dessau Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Basis Pflugerville ranks higher (56.3 vs 32.7 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 Basis Pflugerville and Dessau Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pflugerville and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basis Pflugerville: 240. Dessau Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basis Pflugerville and Dessau Middle rank in Texas?
Basis Pflugerville is 576th of 1,684 and Dessau Middle is 1344th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).