Deerpark Middle vs Pond Springs El
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.
Deerpark Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
Pond Springs El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Deerpark Middle Austin, Texas | Pond Springs El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,684 | #586 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4529 of 15,369 | #10026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 916 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pond Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 64.3).
- •Deerpark Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Pond Springs El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Pond Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 43.1%).
- •Pond Springs El does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Deerpark Middle is the larger school with 916 students compared with 532.
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 Deerpark Middle better than Pond Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Pond Springs El ranks higher (71.9 vs 64.3 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 Deerpark Middle and Pond Springs El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerpark Middle: 916. Pond Springs El: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerpark Middle and Pond Springs El rank in Texas?
Deerpark Middle is 410th of 1,684 and Pond Springs El is 586th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).