El Paso Leadership Academy vs Wiggs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Paso Leadership Academy
El Paso · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
Wiggs Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | El Paso Leadership Academy El Paso, Texas | Wiggs Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1306 of 1,684 | #863 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11121 of 15,369 | #8371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 181 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wiggs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 33.8).
- •Wiggs Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Wiggs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 97.8%).
- •Wiggs Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.1).
- •Wiggs Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 181.
- •El Paso Leadership Academy is a charter school while Wiggs 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 El Paso Leadership Academy better than Wiggs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wiggs Middle ranks higher (46.7 vs 33.8 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 El Paso Leadership Academy and Wiggs Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Paso Leadership Academy: 181. Wiggs Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Paso Leadership Academy and Wiggs Middle rank in Texas?
El Paso Leadership Academy is 1306th of 1,684 and Wiggs Middle is 863rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).