Capt Walter E Clarke Middle vs William D Slider Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
William D Slider Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Capt Walter E Clarke Middle El Paso, Texas | William D Slider Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 1,684 | #708 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8324 of 15,369 | #7352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William D Slider Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 46.8).
- •William D Slider Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •William D Slider Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •William D Slider Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 77.2%).
- •William D Slider Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Capt Walter E Clarke Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 627.
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 Capt Walter E Clarke Middle better than William D Slider Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William D Slider Middle ranks higher (51.4 vs 46.8 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 Capt Walter E Clarke Middle and William D Slider Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle: 670. William D Slider Middle: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt Walter E Clarke Middle and William D Slider Middle rank in Texas?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle is 858th of 1,684 and William D Slider Middle is 708th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).