Bussey Middle vs Cooper El
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.
Bussey Middle
Garland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
Cooper El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Bussey Middle Garland, Texas | Cooper El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1522 of 1,684 | #3503 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12753 of 15,369 | #37202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 25.5).
- •Bussey Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Cooper El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Cooper El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 93.6%).
- •Cooper El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Bussey Middle is the larger school with 753 students compared with 398.
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 Bussey Middle better than Cooper El?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper El ranks higher (32.0 vs 25.5 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 Bussey Middle and Cooper El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bussey Middle: 753. Cooper El: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bussey Middle and Cooper El rank in Texas?
Bussey Middle is 1522nd of 1,684 and Cooper El is 3503rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).