Cottonwood El vs Santa Fe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood El
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,023 students
Santa Fe Middle
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,117 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Cleveland, Texas | Santa Fe Middle Cleveland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3995 of 4,686 | #1622 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40701 of 50,301 | #13625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,117 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 1,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 20.9).
- •Cottonwood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Cottonwood El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Santa Fe Middle is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 1,023.
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 Cottonwood El better than Santa Fe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood El ranks higher (26.5 vs 20.9 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 Cottonwood El and Santa Fe Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood El: 1,023. Santa Fe Middle: 1,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood El and Santa Fe Middle rank in Texas?
Cottonwood El is 3995th of 4,686 and Santa Fe Middle is 1622nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).