Berry Middle vs New Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
New Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Berry Middle Mesquite, Texas | New Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 1,684 | #1309 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8374 of 15,369 | #11133 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 33.8).
- •Berry Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Berry Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Berry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 87.3%).
- •New Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.9).
- •New Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 599.
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 Berry Middle better than New Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Middle ranks higher (46.6 vs 33.8 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 Berry Middle and New Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Middle: 599. New Middle: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Middle and New Middle rank in Texas?
Berry Middle is 866th of 1,684 and New Middle is 1309th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).