Carpenter Middle vs Thomas El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Thomas El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
| Measure | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas | Thomas El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,684 | #3297 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6918 of 15,369 | #35883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 34.1).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 77%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.2).
- •Thomas El is the larger school with 687 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 Thomas El?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Middle ranks higher (53.4 vs 34.1 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 Thomas El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Middle: 462. Thomas El: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Middle and Thomas El rank in Texas?
Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 and Thomas El is 3297th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).