Bessie Coleman Middle vs Grace R Brandenburg Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Coleman Middle
Cedar Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Grace R Brandenburg Int
Duncanville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
345 students
| Measure | Bessie Coleman Middle Cedar Hill, Texas | Grace R Brandenburg Int Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,684 | #1346 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10497 of 15,369 | #11357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 488 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Cedar Hill | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Coleman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 32.7).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 84.9%).
- •Grace R Brandenburg Int does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 345.
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 Bessie Coleman Middle better than Grace R Brandenburg Int?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Coleman Middle ranks higher (36.7 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 Bessie Coleman Middle and Grace R Brandenburg Int?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Hill and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Coleman Middle: 488. Grace R Brandenburg Int: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Coleman Middle and Grace R Brandenburg Int rank in Texas?
Bessie Coleman Middle is 1202nd of 1,684 and Grace R Brandenburg Int is 1346th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).