Candlewood El vs Kirby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
263 students
Kirby Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
| Measure | Candlewood El San Antonio, Texas | Kirby Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4247 of 4,686 | #1536 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42991 of 50,301 | #12859 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 263 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 22.9).
- •Candlewood El does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Candlewood El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Candlewood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 90.1%).
- •Kirby Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.4).
- •Kirby Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 263.
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 Candlewood El better than Kirby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kirby Middle ranks higher (25.0 vs 22.9 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 Candlewood El and Kirby Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood El: 263. Kirby Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood El and Kirby Middle rank in Texas?
Candlewood El is 4247th of 4,686 and Kirby Middle is 1536th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).