Craig Middle vs Thomas El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Thomas El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Craig Middle Abilene, Texas | Thomas El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,684 | #1938 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9905 of 15,369 | #26125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 39.6).
- •Thomas El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Thomas El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Craig Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 74.6%).
- •Thomas El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Craig Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 378.
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 Thomas El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas El ranks higher (48.6 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 Thomas El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig Middle: 771. Thomas El: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig Middle and Thomas El rank in Texas?
Craig Middle is 1103rd of 1,684 and Thomas El is 1938th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).