Cross El vs Mackey El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
Mackey El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Cross El Mesquite, Texas | Mackey El Balch Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3806 of 4,686 | #3176 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39315 of 50,301 | #35041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Mesquite | Balch Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mackey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 28.8).
- •Mackey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 81.9%).
- •Mackey El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Cross El is the larger school with 803 students compared with 478.
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 Cross El better than Mackey El?
On the Success Index (US), Mackey El ranks higher (35.4 vs 28.8 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 Cross El and Mackey El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Balch Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross El: 803. Mackey El: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross El and Mackey El rank in Texas?
Cross El is 3806th of 4,686 and Mackey El is 3176th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).