Callisburg El vs Mark Twain El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callisburg El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Mark Twain El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Callisburg El Gainesville, Texas | Mark Twain El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1553 of 4,686 | #3026 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22613 of 50,301 | #33988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Gainesville | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Callisburg El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 37.0).
- •Mark Twain El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Callisburg El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Callisburg El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 89.1%).
- •Callisburg El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
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 Callisburg El better than Mark Twain El?
On the Success Index (US), Callisburg El ranks higher (53.6 vs 37.0 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 Callisburg El and Mark Twain El?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callisburg El: 531. Mark Twain El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callisburg El and Mark Twain El rank in Texas?
Callisburg El is 1553rd of 4,686 and Mark Twain El is 3026th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).