Curtistene S McCowan Middle vs Shields El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 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
Shields El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Curtistene S McCowan Middle Glenn Heights, Texas | Shields El Glenn Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1621 of 1,684 | #2088 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13590 of 15,369 | #27320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 643 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Glenn Heights | Glenn Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shields El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 21.1).
- •Shields El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Shields El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Shields El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 78.5%).
- •Shields El does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 23.0).
- •Curtistene S McCowan Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 625.
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 Shields El?
On the Success Index (US), Shields El ranks higher (46.8 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 Shields El?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Glenn Heights and Glenn Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle: 643. Shields El: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtistene S McCowan Middle and Shields El rank in Texas?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle is 1621st of 1,684 and Shields El is 2088th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).