Charles Middle vs Richardson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Richardson Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Charles Middle El Paso, Texas | Richardson Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,684 | #632 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7969 of 15,369 | #6745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 48.5).
- •Charles Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Richardson Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Richardson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 82%).
- •Charles Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.8).
- •Richardson Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 372.
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 Charles Middle better than Richardson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Middle ranks higher (54.2 vs 48.5 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 Charles Middle and Richardson Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Middle: 372. Richardson Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Middle and Richardson Middle rank in Texas?
Charles Middle is 804th of 1,684 and Richardson Middle is 632nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).