E Merle Smith Middle vs Welder El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E Merle Smith Middle
Sinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
Welder El
Sinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
520 students
| Measure | E Merle Smith Middle Sinton, Texas | Welder El Sinton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,684 | #3171 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9079 of 15,369 | #35003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 425 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Sinton | Sinton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E Merle Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 35.5).
- •E Merle Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 71.9%).
- •E Merle Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.3).
- •Welder El is the larger school with 520 students compared with 425.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is E Merle Smith Middle better than Welder El?
On the Success Index (US), E Merle Smith Middle ranks higher (43.4 vs 35.5 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 Merle Smith Middle and Welder El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sinton and Sinton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E Merle Smith Middle: 425. Welder El: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E Merle Smith Middle and Welder El rank in Texas?
E Merle Smith Middle is 964th of 1,684 and Welder El is 3171st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).