Carl C Waitz El vs Hurla M Midkiff El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl C Waitz El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Hurla M Midkiff El
Palmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students
| Measure | Carl C Waitz El Alton, Texas | Hurla M Midkiff El Palmhurst, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3335 of 4,686 | #1160 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36095 of 50,301 | #18469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| city | Alton | Palmhurst |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurla M Midkiff El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 33.7).
- •Hurla M Midkiff El does better on math proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Hurla M Midkiff El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Hurla M Midkiff El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Carl C Waitz El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Hurla M Midkiff El is the larger school with 657 students compared with 361.
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 Carl C Waitz El better than Hurla M Midkiff El?
On the Success Index (US), Hurla M Midkiff El ranks higher (59.6 vs 33.7 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 Carl C Waitz El and Hurla M Midkiff El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Alton and Palmhurst in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl C Waitz El: 361. Hurla M Midkiff El: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl C Waitz El and Hurla M Midkiff El rank in Texas?
Carl C Waitz El is 3335th of 4,686 and Hurla M Midkiff El is 1160th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).