Bobby Shaw Middle vs Mae Smythe El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobby Shaw Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
655 students
Mae Smythe El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
710 students
| Measure | Bobby Shaw Middle Pasadena, Texas | Mae Smythe El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1541 of 1,684 | #3796 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12888 of 15,369 | #39271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 655 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mae Smythe El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 24.8).
- •Mae Smythe El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Mae Smythe El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Mae Smythe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 93.4%).
- •Bobby Shaw Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Mae Smythe El is the larger school with 710 students compared with 655.
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 Bobby Shaw Middle better than Mae Smythe El?
On the Success Index (US), Mae Smythe El ranks higher (28.9 vs 24.8 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 Bobby Shaw Middle and Mae Smythe El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby Shaw Middle: 655. Mae Smythe El: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby Shaw Middle and Mae Smythe El rank in Texas?
Bobby Shaw Middle is 1541st of 1,684 and Mae Smythe El is 3796th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).