Copperfield El vs Dessau Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copperfield El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Dessau Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Copperfield El Austin, Texas | Dessau Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2335 of 4,686 | #1344 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #29183 of 50,301 | #11353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copperfield El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 32.7).
- •Copperfield El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Copperfield El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Dessau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 90.3%).
- •Dessau Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
- •Dessau Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 526.
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 Copperfield El better than Dessau Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Copperfield El ranks higher (44.1 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 Copperfield El and Dessau Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copperfield El: 526. Dessau Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copperfield El and Dessau Middle rank in Texas?
Copperfield El is 2335th of 4,686 and Dessau Middle is 1344th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).