Curtistene S McCowan Middle vs Desoto West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Glenn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Desoto West Middle
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Curtistene S McCowan Middle Glenn Heights, Texas | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1621 of 1,684 | #1473 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13590 of 15,369 | #12260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 643 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Glenn Heights | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 21.1).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 78.5%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.0).
- •Curtistene S McCowan Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 370.
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 Curtistene S McCowan Middle better than Desoto West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto West Middle ranks higher (28.2 vs 21.1 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 Curtistene S McCowan Middle and Desoto West Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Glenn Heights and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle: 643. Desoto West Middle: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtistene S McCowan Middle and Desoto West Middle rank in Texas?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle is 1621st of 1,684 and Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).