Cleveland Middle vs Southside El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Middle
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,446 students
Southside El
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,016 students
| Measure | Cleveland Middle Cleveland, Texas | Southside El Cleveland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1544 of 1,684 | #4355 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12922 of 15,369 | #44130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,446 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 21.2).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94.1%).
- •Southside El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Cleveland Middle is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 1,016.
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 Cleveland Middle better than Southside El?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Middle ranks higher (24.6 vs 21.2 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 Cleveland Middle and Southside El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Middle: 1,446. Southside El: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Middle and Southside El rank in Texas?
Cleveland Middle is 1544th of 1,684 and Southside El is 4355th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).