Field Middle vs Marcus Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Middle
Farmers Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
Marcus Leadership Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
718 students
| Measure | Field Middle Farmers Branch, Texas | Marcus Leadership Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1224 of 1,684 | #3411 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10604 of 15,369 | #36606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 864 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Farmers Branch | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 33.0).
- •Marcus Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Marcus Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Field Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 98.5%).
- •Field Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.7).
- •Field Middle is the larger school with 864 students compared with 718.
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 Field Middle better than Marcus Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Field Middle ranks higher (36.2 vs 33.0 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 Field Middle and Marcus Leadership Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Farmers Branch and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Middle: 864. Marcus Leadership Academy: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Middle and Marcus Leadership Academy rank in Texas?
Field Middle is 1224th of 1,684 and Marcus Leadership Academy is 3411th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).