Cora Spencer El vs Danny Jones Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 646 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora Spencer El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
653 students
Danny Jones Middle
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
812 students
| Measure | Cora Spencer El Grand Prairie, Texas | Danny Jones Middle Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #461 of 4,686 | #149 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7824 of 50,301 | #1907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 653 | 812 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 74% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danny Jones Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 75.2).
- •Danny Jones Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Cora Spencer El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Danny Jones Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 34.9%).
- •Cora Spencer El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Danny Jones Middle is the larger school with 812 students compared with 653.
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 Cora Spencer El better than Danny Jones Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Danny Jones Middle ranks higher (77.5 vs 75.2 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 Cora Spencer El and Danny Jones Middle?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora Spencer El: 653. Danny Jones Middle: 812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora Spencer El and Danny Jones Middle rank in Texas?
Cora Spencer El is 461st of 4,686 and Danny Jones Middle is 149th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).