E J Moss Int vs Velma Penny El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E J Moss Int
Lindale · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,082 students
Velma Penny El
Lindale · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
517 students
| Measure | E J Moss Int Lindale, Texas | Velma Penny El Lindale, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 1,684 | #964 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3275 of 15,369 | #15830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 1,082 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Lindale | Lindale |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E J Moss Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 63.5).
- •Velma Penny El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •E J Moss Int does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •E J Moss Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 48.9%).
- •E J Moss Int is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 517.
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 E J Moss Int better than Velma Penny El?
On the Success Index (US), E J Moss Int ranks higher (70.3 vs 63.5 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 E J Moss Int and Velma Penny El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lindale and Lindale in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E J Moss Int: 1,082. Velma Penny El: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E J Moss Int and Velma Penny El rank in Texas?
E J Moss Int is 275th of 1,684 and Velma Penny El is 964th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).