Central El vs Merrifield El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 675 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
Merrifield El
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
393 students
| Measure | Central El Duncanville, Texas | Merrifield El Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2870 of 4,686 | #4501 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32869 of 50,301 | #45803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 457 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Duncanville | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 18.5).
- •Central El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Central El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Central El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.3%).
- •Merrifield El does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •Central El is the larger school with 457 students compared with 393.
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 Merrifield El?
On the Success Index (US), Central El ranks higher (38.6 vs 18.5 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 Merrifield El?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Duncanville and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El: 457. Merrifield El: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El and Merrifield El rank in Texas?
Central El is 2870th of 4,686 and Merrifield El is 4501st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).