Ben Milam El vs Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Milam El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students
| Measure | Ben Milam El Dallas, Texas | Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2841 of 4,686 | #1431 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32653 of 50,301 | #11871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Milam El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 30.3).
- •Ben Milam El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ben Milam El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ben Milam El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Ben Milam El is the larger school with 298 students compared with 292.
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 Ben Milam El better than Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Milam El ranks higher (38.9 vs 30.3 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 Ben Milam El and Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Milam El: 298. Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Milam El and Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center rank in Texas?
Ben Milam El is 2841st of 4,686 and Ignite Middle at Jw Ray Learning Center is 1431st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).