Bush Middle vs W L Kissam Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
W L Kissam Int
Tyler · Public middle · Grades 4–6
675 students
| Measure | Bush Middle Irving, Texas | W L Kissam Int Tyler, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 1,684 | #1426 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7905 of 15,369 | #11840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 675 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| city | Irving | Tyler |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 30.5).
- •Bush Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Bush Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Bush Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Bush Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
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 Bush Middle better than W L Kissam Int?
On the Success Index (US), Bush Middle ranks higher (48.7 vs 30.5 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 Bush Middle and W L Kissam Int?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Irving and Tyler in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Middle: 675. W L Kissam Int: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Middle and W L Kissam Int rank in Texas?
Bush Middle is 789th of 1,684 and W L Kissam Int is 1426th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).