Berry Middle vs Rutherford El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
Rutherford El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
| Measure | Berry Middle Mesquite, Texas | Rutherford El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 1,684 | #2751 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8374 of 15,369 | #32077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 39.8).
- •Berry Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Berry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 78.2%).
- •Berry Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Rutherford El is the larger school with 803 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 Rutherford El?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Middle ranks higher (46.6 vs 39.8 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 Rutherford El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Middle: 599. Rutherford El: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Middle and Rutherford El rank in Texas?
Berry Middle is 866th of 1,684 and Rutherford El is 2751st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).