Colin Powell El vs Harry S Truman Middle
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.
Colin Powell El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
Harry S Truman Middle
Grand Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Colin Powell El Grand Prairie, Texas | Harry S Truman Middle Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 4,686 | #995 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12414 of 50,301 | #9319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 41% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colin Powell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 42.3).
- •Colin Powell El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •Colin Powell El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Colin Powell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 75.5%).
- •Harry S Truman Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.9).
- •Colin Powell El is the larger school with 628 students compared with 428.
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 Colin Powell El better than Harry S Truman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colin Powell El ranks higher (68.4 vs 42.3 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 Colin Powell El and Harry S Truman Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colin Powell El: 628. Harry S Truman Middle: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colin Powell El and Harry S Truman Middle rank in Texas?
Colin Powell El is 726th of 4,686 and Harry S Truman Middle is 995th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).