Black El vs Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Mesquite · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
| Measure | Black El Mesquite, Texas | Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3393 of 4,686 | #1240 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36552 of 50,301 | #19381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 587 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 33.0).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 87.2%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Black El is the larger school with 587 students compared with 212.
- •Black El is a public school while Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El 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 Black El better than Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El ranks higher (58.3 vs 33.0 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 Black El and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 587. Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El rank in Texas?
Black El is 3393rd of 4,686 and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is 1240th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).