Central El vs Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Duncanville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
258 students
| Measure | Central El Duncanville, Texas | Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2870 of 4,686 | #1715 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32869 of 50,301 | #24087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 457 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Duncanville | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 38.6).
- •Central El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 85.6%).
- •Central El does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.4).
- •Central El is the larger school with 457 students compared with 258.
- •Central El is a public school while Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
On the Success Index (US), Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks higher (51.6 vs 38.6 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 Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Duncanville and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El: 457. Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El and Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville rank in Texas?
Central El is 2870th of 4,686 and Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is 1715th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).