Bethany El vs Schimelpfenig Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Schimelpfenig Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Bethany El Plano, Texas | Schimelpfenig Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #242 of 4,686 | #37 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3935 of 50,301 | #660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 266 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 86% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schimelpfenig Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 81.9).
- •Schimelpfenig Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •Schimelpfenig Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Schimelpfenig Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 19.9%).
- •Bethany El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Schimelpfenig Middle is the larger school with 826 students compared with 266.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bethany El better than Schimelpfenig Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Schimelpfenig Middle ranks higher (85.8 vs 81.9 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 Bethany El and Schimelpfenig Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethany El: 266. Schimelpfenig Middle: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethany El and Schimelpfenig Middle rank in Texas?
Bethany El is 242nd of 4,686 and Schimelpfenig Middle is 37th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).