Bussey Middle vs Sellers Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Sellers Middle
Garland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
852 students
| Measure | Bussey Middle Garland, Texas | Sellers Middle Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1522 of 1,684 | #1367 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12753 of 15,369 | #11480 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 753 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 38% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sellers Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 25.5).
- •Sellers Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Sellers Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Sellers Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 93.6%).
- •Bussey Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Sellers Middle is the larger school with 852 students compared with 753.
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 Sellers Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sellers Middle ranks higher (32.2 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 Sellers Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bussey Middle: 753. Sellers Middle: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bussey Middle and Sellers Middle rank in Texas?
Bussey Middle is 1522nd of 1,684 and Sellers Middle is 1367th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).