Desoto West Middle vs Grace R Brandenburg Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 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
Grace R Brandenburg Int
Duncanville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
345 students
| Measure | Desoto West Middle Desoto, Texas | Grace R Brandenburg Int Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,684 | #1346 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12260 of 15,369 | #11357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 370 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | Desoto | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace R Brandenburg Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 28.2).
- •Grace R Brandenburg Int does better on math proficiency (33% 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 84.9%).
- •Grace R Brandenburg Int does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 21.8).
- •Desoto West Middle is the larger school with 370 students compared with 345.
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 Grace R Brandenburg Int?
On the Success Index (US), Grace R Brandenburg Int ranks higher (32.7 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 Grace R Brandenburg Int?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto West Middle: 370. Grace R Brandenburg Int: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto West Middle and Grace R Brandenburg Int rank in Texas?
Desoto West Middle is 1473rd of 1,684 and Grace R Brandenburg Int is 1346th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).