Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El vs School for the Highly Gifted
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
School for the Highly Gifted
Grand Prairie · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
142 students
| Measure | Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El Grand Prairie, Texas | School for the Highly Gifted Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3101 of 4,686 | #35 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34507 of 50,301 | #830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 696 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 92% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for the Highly Gifted scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 36.2).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on math proficiency (92% vs 43%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 39%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 81.2%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.1).
- •Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El is the larger school with 696 students compared with 142.
- •Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El is a public school while School for the Highly Gifted 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 School for the Highly Gifted?
On the Success Index (US), School for the Highly Gifted ranks higher (89.8 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 School for the Highly Gifted?
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. School for the Highly Gifted: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El and School for the Highly Gifted rank in Texas?
Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam El is 3101st of 4,686 and School for the Highly Gifted is 35th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).