Crestview El vs Tennyson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestview El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Tennyson Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Crestview El Waco, Texas | Tennyson Middle Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4240 of 4,686 | #1072 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42923 of 50,301 | #9730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tennyson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 23.0).
- •Tennyson Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Tennyson Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Tennyson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 95.3%).
- •Tennyson Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Tennyson Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 464.
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 Crestview El better than Tennyson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tennyson Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 23.0 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 Crestview El and Tennyson Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestview El: 464. Tennyson Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestview El and Tennyson Middle rank in Texas?
Crestview El is 4240th of 4,686 and Tennyson Middle is 1072nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).