Carver Center vs South El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Center
Midland · Charter elementary · Grades 1–6
605 students
South El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
651 students
| Measure | Carver Center Midland, Texas | South El Midland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 4,686 | #4575 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2554 of 50,301 | #46988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 605 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 31.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 40% |
| city | Midland | Midland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 16.3).
- •Carver Center does better on math proficiency (90% vs 40%).
- •Carver Center does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 20%).
- •Carver Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 93.2%).
- •Carver Center does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 31.0).
- •South El is the larger school with 651 students compared with 605.
- •Carver Center is a charter school while South El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carver Center better than South El?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Center ranks higher (84.7 vs 16.3 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 Carver Center and South El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Center: 605. South El: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Center and South El rank in Texas?
Carver Center is 143rd of 4,686 and South El is 4575th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).