Carpenter Hill El vs Eric Dahlstrom Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Hill El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Eric Dahlstrom Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | Carpenter Hill El Buda, Texas | Eric Dahlstrom Middle Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 4,686 | #120 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5945 of 50,301 | #1565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 550 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| city | Buda | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 78.3).
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 16.2%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle is the larger school with 804 students compared with 550.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Carpenter Hill El better than Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eric Dahlstrom Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 78.3 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 Carpenter Hill El and Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buda and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Hill El: 550. Eric Dahlstrom Middle: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Hill El and Eric Dahlstrom Middle rank in Texas?
Carpenter Hill El is 349th of 4,686 and Eric Dahlstrom Middle is 120th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).