Covington Middle vs Patton El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Patton El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students
| Measure | Covington Middle Austin, Texas | Patton El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,684 | #704 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8563 of 15,369 | #12088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 45.7).
- •Patton El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Patton El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Patton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 52.4%).
- •Covington Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Patton El is the larger school with 737 students compared with 632.
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 Covington Middle better than Patton El?
On the Success Index (US), Patton El ranks higher (68.9 vs 45.7 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 Covington Middle and Patton El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Middle: 632. Patton El: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Middle and Patton El rank in Texas?
Covington Middle is 890th of 1,684 and Patton El is 704th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).