Black El vs Rutherford El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Rutherford El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
| Measure | Black El Mesquite, Texas | Rutherford El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3393 of 4,686 | #2751 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36552 of 50,301 | #32077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 33.0).
- •Rutherford El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Rutherford El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Rutherford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 87.2%).
- •Black El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Rutherford El is the larger school with 803 students compared with 587.
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 Rutherford El?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford El ranks higher (39.8 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 Rutherford El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 587. Rutherford El: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Rutherford El rank in Texas?
Black El is 3393rd of 4,686 and Rutherford El is 2751st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).