DR Javier Saenz Middle vs Taylor Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 484 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Javier Saenz Middle
Penitas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Taylor Middle
Taylor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | DR Javier Saenz Middle Penitas, Texas | Taylor Middle Taylor, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1494 of 1,684 | #1144 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12465 of 15,369 | #10149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | Penitas | Taylor |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 27.1).
- •DR Javier Saenz Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Taylor Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 601.
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 Javier Saenz Middle better than Taylor Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Middle ranks higher (38.6 vs 27.1 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 Javier Saenz Middle and Taylor Middle?
About 484 km in a straight line, between Penitas and Taylor in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Javier Saenz Middle: 601. Taylor Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Javier Saenz Middle and Taylor Middle rank in Texas?
DR Javier Saenz Middle is 1494th of 1,684 and Taylor Middle is 1144th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).