Bessie Coleman Middle vs Waterford Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 629 m 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
Waterford Oaks El
Cedar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Bessie Coleman Middle Cedar Hill, Texas | Waterford Oaks El Cedar Hill, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,684 | #4297 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10497 of 15,369 | #43420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Cedar Hill | Cedar Hill |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Coleman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 22.3).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 75.8%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.7).
- •Waterford Oaks El is the larger school with 521 students compared with 488.
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 Waterford Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Coleman Middle ranks higher (36.7 vs 22.3 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 Waterford Oaks El?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Cedar Hill and Cedar Hill in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Coleman Middle: 488. Waterford Oaks El: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Coleman Middle and Waterford Oaks El rank in Texas?
Bessie Coleman Middle is 1202nd of 1,684 and Waterford Oaks El is 4297th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).