Brandenburg El vs Macarthur H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandenburg El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
947 students
Macarthur H S
Irving · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | Brandenburg El Irving, Texas | Macarthur H S Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2498 of 4,686 | #924 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #30343 of 50,301 | #10028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 947 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macarthur H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 42.4).
- •Macarthur H S does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Brandenburg El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Macarthur H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 81.1%).
- •Macarthur H S does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.6).
- •Macarthur H S is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 947.
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 Brandenburg El better than Macarthur H S?
On the Success Index (US), Macarthur H S ranks higher (43.7 vs 42.4 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 Brandenburg El and Macarthur H S?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandenburg El: 947. Macarthur H S: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandenburg El and Macarthur H S rank in Texas?
Brandenburg El is 2498th of 4,686 and Macarthur H S is 924th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).