Clark Middle vs Pierce El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
543 students
Pierce El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Clark Middle Laredo, Texas | Pierce El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,684 | #1786 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9116 of 15,369 | #24834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 66% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 43.2).
- •Pierce El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Pierce El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Clark Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Pierce El is the larger school with 662 students compared with 543.
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 Clark Middle better than Pierce El?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce El ranks higher (50.5 vs 43.2 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 Clark Middle and Pierce El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle: 543. Pierce El: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle and Pierce El rank in Texas?
Clark Middle is 969th of 1,684 and Pierce El is 1786th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).