Bussey Middle vs Ethridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
Ethridge El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Bussey Middle Garland, Texas | Ethridge El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1522 of 1,684 | #2864 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12753 of 15,369 | #32819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethridge El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 25.5).
- •Ethridge El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Ethridge El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Ethridge El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 93.6%).
- •Bussey Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.9).
- •Bussey Middle is the larger school with 753 students compared with 642.
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 Ethridge El?
On the Success Index (US), Ethridge El ranks higher (38.7 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 Ethridge El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bussey Middle: 753. Ethridge El: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bussey Middle and Ethridge El rank in Texas?
Bussey Middle is 1522nd of 1,684 and Ethridge El is 2864th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).