Cedar Valley El vs Union Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Valley El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Union Grove Middle
Harker Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | Cedar Valley El Killeen, Texas | Union Grove Middle Harker Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 4,686 | #346 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #22411 of 50,301 | #3941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 570 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Killeen | Harker Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 53.9).
- •Union Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Union Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Union Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 64.7%).
- •Cedar Valley El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.8).
- •Union Grove Middle is the larger school with 733 students compared with 570.
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 Cedar Valley El better than Union Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Union Grove Middle ranks higher (67.3 vs 53.9 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 Cedar Valley El and Union Grove Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Harker Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Valley El: 570. Union Grove Middle: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Valley El and Union Grove Middle rank in Texas?
Cedar Valley El is 1530th of 4,686 and Union Grove Middle is 346th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).