Desoto West Middle vs Gladewater Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto West Middle
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Gladewater Middle
Gladewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
| Measure | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas | Gladewater Middle Gladewater, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,684 | #1278 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,369 | #10920 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Desoto | Gladewater |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladewater Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 28.2).
- •Gladewater Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Desoto West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 76%).
- •Gladewater Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.8).
- •Gladewater Middle is the larger school with 371 students compared with 370.
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 Desoto West Middle better than Gladewater Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gladewater Middle ranks higher (34.7 vs 28.2 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 Desoto West Middle and Gladewater Middle?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Gladewater in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto West Middle: 370. Gladewater Middle: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto West Middle and Gladewater Middle rank in Texas?
Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 and Gladewater Middle is 1278th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).