Blackshear El vs Tarkington Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 265 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshear El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
Tarkington Early Childhood School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
214 students
| Measure | Blackshear El Austin, Texas | Tarkington Early Childhood School Cleveland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1918 of 4,686 | #3985 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25937 of 50,301 | #40615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 214 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Austin | Cleveland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackshear El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 26.7).
- •Blackshear El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Blackshear El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Blackshear El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 70.6%).
- •Blackshear El does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.5).
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 Blackshear El better than Tarkington Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackshear El ranks higher (48.8 vs 26.7 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 Blackshear El and Tarkington Early Childhood School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Austin and Cleveland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackshear El: 214. Tarkington Early Childhood School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackshear El and Tarkington Early Childhood School rank in Texas?
Blackshear El is 1918th of 4,686 and Tarkington Early Childhood School is 3985th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).