Carpenter Middle vs Christie El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 311 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Christie El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas | Christie El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,684 | #1255 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6918 of 15,369 | #19579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 53.4).
- •Christie El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Christie El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Christie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 61.5%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •Christie El is the larger school with 568 students compared with 462.
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 Carpenter Middle better than Christie El?
On the Success Index (US), Christie El ranks higher (58.0 vs 53.4 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 Middle and Christie El?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Middle: 462. Christie El: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Middle and Christie El rank in Texas?
Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 and Christie El is 1255th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).