Birdie Alexander El vs Ronald E McNair El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdie Alexander El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Ronald E McNair El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Birdie Alexander El Dallas, Texas | Ronald E McNair El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3672 of 4,686 | #3232 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38379 of 50,301 | #35474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald E McNair El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 30.2).
- •Ronald E McNair El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Ronald E McNair El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Birdie Alexander El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Birdie Alexander El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Ronald E McNair El is the larger school with 500 students compared with 259.
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 Birdie Alexander El better than Ronald E McNair El?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald E McNair El ranks higher (34.7 vs 30.2 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 Birdie Alexander El and Ronald E McNair El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdie Alexander El: 259. Ronald E McNair El: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdie Alexander El and Ronald E McNair El rank in Texas?
Birdie Alexander El is 3672nd of 4,686 and Ronald E McNair El is 3232nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).