Becker El vs Lively Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Becker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Lively Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Becker El Austin, Texas | Lively Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 4,686 | #697 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9698 of 50,301 | #7284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Becker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 51.6).
- •Becker El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Becker El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Becker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Lively Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Lively Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 502.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Becker El better than Lively Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Becker El ranks higher (72.3 vs 51.6 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 Becker El and Lively Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Becker El: 502. Lively Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Becker El and Lively Middle rank in Texas?
Becker El is 571st of 4,686 and Lively Middle is 697th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).