Craig Middle vs Taylor El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Taylor El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Craig Middle Abilene, Texas | Taylor El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,684 | #2657 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9905 of 15,369 | #31489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 39.6).
- •Taylor El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Taylor El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Taylor El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 69%).
- •Craig Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Craig Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 662.
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 Craig Middle better than Taylor El?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor El ranks higher (40.7 vs 39.6 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 Craig Middle and Taylor El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig Middle: 771. Taylor El: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig Middle and Taylor El rank in Texas?
Craig Middle is 1103rd of 1,684 and Taylor El is 2657th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).