Central El vs J Herman Reed Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 502 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
J Herman Reed Middle
Duncanville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
460 students
| Measure | Central El Duncanville, Texas | J Herman Reed Middle Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2870 of 4,686 | #1389 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32869 of 50,301 | #11620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 457 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| city | Duncanville | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 31.5).
- •Central El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Central El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •J Herman Reed Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 85.6%).
- •J Herman Reed Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.6).
- •J Herman Reed Middle is the larger school with 460 students compared with 457.
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 J Herman Reed Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central El ranks higher (38.6 vs 31.5 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 Central El and J Herman Reed Middle?
About 502 m in a straight line, between Duncanville and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El: 457. J Herman Reed Middle: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El and J Herman Reed Middle rank in Texas?
Central El is 2870th of 4,686 and J Herman Reed Middle is 1389th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).