Covington Middle vs Wayside Eden Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 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
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students
| Measure | Covington Middle Austin, Texas | Wayside Eden Park Academy Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,684 | #1383 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8563 of 15,369 | #21059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayside Eden Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 45.7).
- •Wayside Eden Park Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Wayside Eden Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Wayside Eden Park Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 52.4%).
- •Covington Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.4).
- •Covington Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 235.
- •Covington Middle is a public school while Wayside Eden Park Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wayside Eden Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wayside Eden Park Academy ranks higher (55.9 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 Wayside Eden Park Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Middle: 632. Wayside Eden Park Academy: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Middle and Wayside Eden Park Academy rank in Texas?
Covington Middle is 890th of 1,684 and Wayside Eden Park Academy is 1383rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).