Celeste El vs Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Celeste El
Celeste · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades K–8
244 students
| Measure | Celeste El Celeste, Texas | Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2182 of 4,686 | #3847 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28139 of 50,301 | #39531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Celeste | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Celeste El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 28.5).
- •Celeste El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Celeste El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Celeste El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 72.5%).
- •Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
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 Celeste El better than Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
On the Success Index (US), Celeste El ranks higher (45.6 vs 28.5 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 Celeste El and Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Celeste and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Celeste El: 244. Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Celeste El and Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted rank in Texas?
Celeste El is 2182nd of 4,686 and Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is 3847th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).