DR Al Draper Intermed vs Tennyson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Al Draper Intermed
Wylie · Public middle · Grades 5–6
963 students
Tennyson Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | DR Al Draper Intermed Wylie, Texas | Tennyson Middle Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 1,684 | #1072 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1425 of 15,369 | #9730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| city | Wylie | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Al Draper Intermed scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 40.4).
- •DR Al Draper Intermed does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •DR Al Draper Intermed does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •DR Al Draper Intermed does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 81.9%).
- •DR Al Draper Intermed does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
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 DR Al Draper Intermed better than Tennyson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), DR Al Draper Intermed ranks higher (80.4 vs 40.4 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 DR Al Draper Intermed and Tennyson Middle?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Wylie and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Al Draper Intermed: 963. Tennyson Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Al Draper Intermed and Tennyson Middle rank in Texas?
DR Al Draper Intermed is 110th of 1,684 and Tennyson Middle is 1072nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).