Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El vs Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Grand Prairie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
419 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El Grand Prairie, Texas | Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3101 of 4,686 | #258 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #34507 of 50,301 | #3812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 696 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 88% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 36.2).
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute does better on math proficiency (88% vs 43%).
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 39%).
- •Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.0).
- •Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El is the larger school with 696 students compared with 419.
- •Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El is a public school while Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute 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 Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El better than Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute ranks higher (68.0 vs 36.2 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 Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El: 696. Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute rank in Texas?
Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El is 3101st of 4,686 and Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute is 258th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).