Colorado El and Middle vs Larry G Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 395 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado El and Middle
Colorado City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
681 students
Larry G Smith El
Mesqute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
| Measure | Colorado El and Middle Colorado City, Texas | Larry G Smith El Mesqute, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3438 of 4,686 | #2827 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36789 of 50,301 | #32562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 136.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Colorado City | Mesqute |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Larry G Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 32.7).
- •Larry G Smith El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Larry G Smith El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Colorado El and Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 95.4%).
- •Larry G Smith El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 136.2).
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 Colorado El and Middle better than Larry G Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Larry G Smith El ranks higher (39.1 vs 32.7 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 Colorado El and Middle and Larry G Smith El?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Colorado City and Mesqute in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado El and Middle: 681. Larry G Smith El: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado El and Middle and Larry G Smith El rank in Texas?
Colorado El and Middle is 3438th of 4,686 and Larry G Smith El is 2827th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).