Cowan El vs Paredes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Paredes Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Cowan El Austin, Texas | Paredes Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 4,686 | #1520 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7184 of 50,301 | #12736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 25.7).
- •Cowan El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Cowan El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Cowan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 78.3%).
- •Cowan El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •Paredes Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 555.
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 Cowan El better than Paredes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan El ranks higher (76.2 vs 25.7 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 Cowan El and Paredes Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan El: 555. Paredes Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan El and Paredes Middle rank in Texas?
Cowan El is 423rd of 4,686 and Paredes Middle is 1520th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).