Donna Shepard Academy vs Nancy Neal El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donna Shepard Academy
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
819 students
Nancy Neal El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
427 students
| Measure | Donna Shepard Academy Mansfield, Texas | Nancy Neal El Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,684 | #492 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4482 of 15,369 | #8403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 819 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nancy Neal El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 64.5).
- •Nancy Neal El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Nancy Neal El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Nancy Neal El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 57.4%).
- •Nancy Neal El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Donna Shepard Academy is the larger school with 819 students compared with 427.
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 Donna Shepard Academy better than Nancy Neal El?
On the Success Index (US), Nancy Neal El ranks higher (74.3 vs 64.5 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 Donna Shepard Academy and Nancy Neal El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donna Shepard Academy: 819. Nancy Neal El: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donna Shepard Academy and Nancy Neal El rank in Texas?
Donna Shepard Academy is 404th of 1,684 and Nancy Neal El is 492nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).