Decker Middle vs Jordan El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decker Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
Jordan El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Decker Middle Austin, Texas | Jordan El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,684 | #4254 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11689 of 15,369 | #43079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 22.8).
- •Jordan El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Decker Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Decker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Decker Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.7).
- •Decker Middle is the larger school with 606 students compared with 492.
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 Decker Middle better than Jordan El?
On the Success Index (US), Decker Middle ranks higher (31.2 vs 22.8 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 Decker Middle and Jordan El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decker Middle: 606. Jordan El: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decker Middle and Jordan El rank in Texas?
Decker Middle is 1401st of 1,684 and Jordan El is 4254th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).