DR T C McCormick JR Middle vs Ralph Pfluger El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR T C McCormick JR Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
Ralph Pfluger El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | DR T C McCormick JR Middle Buda, Texas | Ralph Pfluger El Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,684 | #755 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10547 of 15,369 | #12829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,198 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| city | Buda | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Pfluger El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 36.5).
- •Ralph Pfluger El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Ralph Pfluger El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Ralph Pfluger El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Ralph Pfluger El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.6).
- •DR T C McCormick JR Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 779.
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 T C McCormick JR Middle better than Ralph Pfluger El?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Pfluger El ranks higher (67.9 vs 36.5 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 DR T C McCormick JR Middle and Ralph Pfluger El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buda and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR T C McCormick JR Middle: 1,198. Ralph Pfluger El: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR T C McCormick JR Middle and Ralph Pfluger El rank in Texas?
DR T C McCormick JR Middle is 1212th of 1,684 and Ralph Pfluger El is 755th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).