Elder Middle vs Rufino Mendoza SR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 943 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elder Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Rufino Mendoza SR El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Elder Middle Fort Worth, Texas | Rufino Mendoza SR El Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 1,684 | #4553 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13101 of 15,369 | #46562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 646 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elder Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 17.1).
- •Elder Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Elder Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Rufino Mendoza SR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.4%).
- •Elder Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Elder Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 342.
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 Elder Middle better than Rufino Mendoza SR El?
On the Success Index (US), Elder Middle ranks higher (23.6 vs 17.1 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 Elder Middle and Rufino Mendoza SR El?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elder Middle: 646. Rufino Mendoza SR El: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elder Middle and Rufino Mendoza SR El rank in Texas?
Elder Middle is 1564th of 1,684 and Rufino Mendoza SR El is 4553rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).