Bessie Coleman Middle vs Village Tech Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 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
Village Tech Schools
Duncanville · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,335 students
| Measure | Bessie Coleman Middle Cedar Hill, Texas | Village Tech Schools Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #10497 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 488 | 1,335 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Cedar Hill | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Village Tech Schools does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Village Tech Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 74.2%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.9).
- •Village Tech Schools is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 488.
- •Bessie Coleman Middle is a public school while Village Tech Schools is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Village Tech Schools?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bessie Coleman Middle and Village Tech Schools?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cedar Hill and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Coleman Middle: 488. Village Tech Schools: 1,335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Coleman Middle and Village Tech Schools rank in Texas?
Bessie Coleman Middle is 1202nd of 1,684 and Village Tech Schools is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).