Central El vs Field Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Field Middle
Farmers Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
| Measure | Central El Carrollton, Texas | Field Middle Farmers Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3523 of 4,686 | #1224 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37332 of 50,301 | #10604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 455 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Carrollton | Farmers Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 31.8).
- •Field Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Central El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Field Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Central El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Field Middle is the larger school with 864 students compared with 455.
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 Central El better than Field Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Field Middle ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.8 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 Central El and Field Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Farmers Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El: 455. Field Middle: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El and Field Middle rank in Texas?
Central El is 3523rd of 4,686 and Field Middle is 1224th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).