Carpenter Middle vs Pearson Early Childhood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Pearson Early Childhood
Plano · Public other · Grades PK–PK
220 students
| Measure | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas | Pearson Early Childhood Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #653 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #6918 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 462 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearson Early Childhood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 61.5%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •Carpenter Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 220.
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 Pearson Early Childhood?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carpenter Middle and Pearson Early Childhood?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Middle: 462. Pearson Early Childhood: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Middle and Pearson Early Childhood rank in Texas?
Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 and Pearson Early Childhood is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).