Commander William C McCool Academy vs Maedgen 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.
Commander William C McCool Academy
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
416 students
Maedgen El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Commander William C McCool Academy Lubbock, Texas | Maedgen El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,684 | #2267 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8733 of 15,369 | #28677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.9 vs 44.9).
- •Commander William C McCool Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 92.4%).
- •Maedgen El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Commander William C McCool Academy is the larger school with 416 students compared with 314.
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 Commander William C McCool Academy better than Maedgen El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Commander William C McCool Academy and Maedgen El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commander William C McCool Academy: 416. Maedgen El: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commander William C McCool Academy and Maedgen El rank in Texas?
Commander William C McCool Academy is 914th of 1,684 and Maedgen El is 2267th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).