Edwin J Kiest El vs W H Gaston Middle
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
W H Gaston Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Edwin J Kiest El Dallas, Texas | W H Gaston Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2623 of 4,686 | #1458 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31257 of 50,301 | #12136 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin J Kiest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 28.9).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •W H Gaston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •W H Gaston Middle is the larger school with 757 students compared with 535.
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 W H Gaston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin J Kiest El ranks higher (41.0 vs 28.9 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 W H Gaston Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin J Kiest El: 535. W H Gaston Middle: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin J Kiest El and W H Gaston Middle rank in Texas?
Edwin J Kiest El is 2623rd of 4,686 and W H Gaston Middle is 1458th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).