East Grand Preparatory Academy vs J L Long Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Grand Preparatory Academy
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
816 students
J L Long Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,079 students
| Measure | East Grand Preparatory Academy Dallas, Texas | J L Long Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4344 of 4,686 | #843 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #44015 of 50,301 | #8210 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 816 | 1,079 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 1,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J L Long Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 21.3).
- •J L Long Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •J L Long Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •J L Long Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 96.9%).
- •J L Long Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.4).
- •J L Long Middle is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 816.
- •East Grand Preparatory Academy is a charter school while J L Long Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 East Grand Preparatory Academy better than J L Long Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J L Long Middle ranks higher (47.4 vs 21.3 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 East Grand Preparatory Academy and J L Long Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Grand Preparatory Academy: 816. J L Long Middle: 1,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Grand Preparatory Academy and J L Long Middle rank in Texas?
East Grand Preparatory Academy is 4344th of 4,686 and J L Long Middle is 843rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).