Bettye Myers Middle vs Pecan Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettye Myers Middle
Shady Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
Pecan Creek El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
| Measure | Bettye Myers Middle Shady Shores, Texas | Pecan Creek El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,684 | #982 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7865 of 15,369 | #16121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 827 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Shady Shores | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pecan Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 48.9).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 62%).
- •Bettye Myers Middle is the larger school with 827 students compared with 656.
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 Bettye Myers Middle better than Pecan Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Pecan Creek El ranks higher (63.0 vs 48.9 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 Bettye Myers Middle and Pecan Creek El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Shady Shores and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Myers Middle: 827. Pecan Creek El: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Myers Middle and Pecan Creek El rank in Texas?
Bettye Myers Middle is 783rd of 1,684 and Pecan Creek El is 982nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).