Burgess El vs John G Tower El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
John G Tower El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Burgess El Wichita Falls, Texas | John G Tower El Wichita Falls, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4279 of 4,686 | #1494 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43203 of 50,301 | #22225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 345 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John G Tower El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 22.6).
- •John G Tower El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •John G Tower El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •John G Tower El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 87.5%).
- •John G Tower El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •John G Tower El is the larger school with 448 students compared with 345.
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 Burgess El better than John G Tower El?
On the Success Index (US), John G Tower El ranks higher (54.2 vs 22.6 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 Burgess El and John G Tower El?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess El: 345. John G Tower El: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess El and John G Tower El rank in Texas?
Burgess El is 4279th of 4,686 and John G Tower El is 1494th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).