Ferris J H vs Lucy Mae McDonald El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferris J H
Ferris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Lucy Mae McDonald El
Ferris · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
641 students
| Measure | Ferris J H Ferris, Texas | Lucy Mae McDonald El Ferris, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 1,684 | #3197 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11371 of 15,369 | #35215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 658 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Ferris | Ferris |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy Mae McDonald El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 32.6).
- •Lucy Mae McDonald El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Lucy Mae McDonald El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Ferris J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 79.4%).
- •Ferris J H does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Ferris J H is the larger school with 658 students compared with 641.
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 Ferris J H better than Lucy Mae McDonald El?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy Mae McDonald El ranks higher (35.1 vs 32.6 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 Ferris J H and Lucy Mae McDonald El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ferris and Ferris in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferris J H: 658. Lucy Mae McDonald El: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferris J H and Lucy Mae McDonald El rank in Texas?
Ferris J H is 1348th of 1,684 and Lucy Mae McDonald El is 3197th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).