Bessie Coleman Middle vs S Gus Alexander JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
S Gus Alexander JR El
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
330 students
| Measure | Bessie Coleman Middle Cedar Hill, Texas | S Gus Alexander JR El Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,684 | #3584 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10497 of 15,369 | #37698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 488 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Cedar Hill | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Coleman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 31.3).
- •S Gus Alexander JR El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 79.1%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 330.
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 S Gus Alexander JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Coleman Middle ranks higher (36.7 vs 31.3 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 Bessie Coleman Middle and S Gus Alexander JR El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Hill and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Coleman Middle: 488. S Gus Alexander JR El: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Coleman Middle and S Gus Alexander JR El rank in Texas?
Bessie Coleman Middle is 1202nd of 1,684 and S Gus Alexander JR El is 3584th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).