Edwin J Kiest El vs Motley El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin J Kiest El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Motley El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Edwin J Kiest El Dallas, Texas | Motley El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2623 of 4,686 | #1858 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31257 of 50,301 | #25386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Dallas | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Motley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 41.0).
- •Motley El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Motley El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Motley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 96.3%).
- •Motley El does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Edwin J Kiest El is the larger school with 535 students compared with 244.
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 Edwin J Kiest El better than Motley El?
On the Success Index (US), Motley El ranks higher (49.7 vs 41.0 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 Edwin J Kiest El and Motley El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin J Kiest El: 535. Motley El: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin J Kiest El and Motley El rank in Texas?
Edwin J Kiest El is 2623rd of 4,686 and Motley El is 1858th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).