Dequeen El vs Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dequeen El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
232 students
Lincoln Middle
Port Arthur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
| Measure | Dequeen El Port Arthur, Texas | Lincoln Middle Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3431 of 4,686 | #1240 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36720 of 50,301 | #10670 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 232 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 32.8).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Dequeen El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 92.2%).
- •Dequeen El does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.3).
- •Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 619 students compared with 232.
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 Dequeen El better than Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle ranks higher (35.9 vs 32.8 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 Dequeen El and Lincoln Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dequeen El: 232. Lincoln Middle: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dequeen El and Lincoln Middle rank in Texas?
Dequeen El is 3431st of 4,686 and Lincoln Middle is 1240th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).