David and Lynda Olson El vs Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David and Lynda Olson El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
678 students
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
Allen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,323 students
| Measure | David and Lynda Olson El Allen, Texas | Walter & Lois Curtis Middle Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #291 of 4,686 | #78 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4758 of 50,301 | #1023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 678 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 80.4).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 20.1%).
- •David and Lynda Olson El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 678.
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 David and Lynda Olson El better than Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walter & Lois Curtis Middle ranks higher (83.1 vs 80.4 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 David and Lynda Olson El and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David and Lynda Olson El: 678. Walter & Lois Curtis Middle: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David and Lynda Olson El and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle rank in Texas?
David and Lynda Olson El is 291st of 4,686 and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is 78th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).