Edwin J Kiest El vs Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter high · Grades 5–12
484 students
| Measure | Edwin J Kiest El Dallas, Texas | Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2623 of 4,686 | #456 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #31257 of 50,301 | #5882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 535 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Dallas | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 41.0).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Edwin J Kiest El is the larger school with 535 students compared with 484.
- •Edwin J Kiest El is a public school while Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is a charter 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 Edwin J Kiest El better than Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks higher (59.7 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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin J Kiest El: 535. Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin J Kiest El and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite rank in Texas?
Edwin J Kiest El is 2623rd of 4,686 and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is 456th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).