Bobby Shaw Middle vs South Shaver 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
South Shaver El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
527 students
| Measure | Bobby Shaw Middle Pasadena, Texas | South Shaver El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1541 of 1,684 | #3254 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12888 of 15,369 | #35608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 655 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 41% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shaver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 24.8).
- •South Shaver El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •South Shaver El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Bobby Shaw Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.3%).
- •South Shaver El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Bobby Shaw Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 527.
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 South Shaver El?
On the Success Index (US), South Shaver El ranks higher (34.5 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 South Shaver El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby Shaw Middle: 655. South Shaver El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby Shaw Middle and South Shaver El rank in Texas?
Bobby Shaw Middle is 1541st of 1,684 and South Shaver El is 3254th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).