Calhoun Middle vs Rivera El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Middle
Denton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
852 students
Rivera El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
| Measure | Calhoun Middle Denton, Texas | Rivera El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,684 | #1843 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8222 of 15,369 | #25265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 852 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rivera El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 47.3).
- •Rivera El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Rivera El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Calhoun Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 79.8%).
- •Rivera El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Calhoun Middle is the larger school with 852 students compared with 604.
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 Calhoun Middle better than Rivera El?
On the Success Index (US), Rivera El ranks higher (49.9 vs 47.3 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 Calhoun Middle and Rivera El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Middle: 852. Rivera El: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Middle and Rivera El rank in Texas?
Calhoun Middle is 844th of 1,684 and Rivera El is 1843rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).