Butler El vs Shackelford J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
Shackelford J H
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
510 students
| Measure | Butler El Arlington, Texas | Shackelford J H Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 4,686 | #834 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7240 of 50,301 | #8155 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 610 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 47.7).
- •Butler El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Butler El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Butler El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 72.5%).
- •Shackelford J H does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Butler El is the larger school with 610 students compared with 510.
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 Butler El better than Shackelford J H?
On the Success Index (US), Butler El ranks higher (76.1 vs 47.7 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 Butler El and Shackelford J H?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler El: 610. Shackelford J H: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler El and Shackelford J H rank in Texas?
Butler El is 428th of 4,686 and Shackelford J H is 834th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).