Cleveland Middle vs Tarkington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 10 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
Tarkington Middle
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
411 students
| Measure | Cleveland Middle Cleveland, Texas | Tarkington Middle Cleveland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1544 of 1,684 | #852 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12922 of 15,369 | #8278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,446 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarkington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 24.6).
- •Tarkington Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Tarkington Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Tarkington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 91.7%).
- •Tarkington Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •Cleveland Middle is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 411.
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 Tarkington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tarkington Middle ranks higher (47.1 vs 24.6 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 Cleveland Middle and Tarkington Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Middle: 1,446. Tarkington Middle: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Middle and Tarkington Middle rank in Texas?
Cleveland Middle is 1544th of 1,684 and Tarkington Middle is 852nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).