Field Middle vs McLaughlin Strickland 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.
Field Middle
Farmers Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
McLaughlin Strickland El
Farmers Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | Field Middle Farmers Branch, Texas | McLaughlin Strickland El Farmers Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1224 of 1,684 | #3911 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10604 of 15,369 | #40040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 864 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| city | Farmers Branch | Farmers Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 27.6).
- •Field Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Field Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 85%).
- •Field Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Field Middle is the larger school with 864 students compared with 706.
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 McLaughlin Strickland El?
On the Success Index (US), Field Middle ranks higher (36.2 vs 27.6 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 Field Middle and McLaughlin Strickland El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Farmers Branch and Farmers Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Middle: 864. McLaughlin Strickland El: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Middle and McLaughlin Strickland El rank in Texas?
Field Middle is 1224th of 1,684 and McLaughlin Strickland El is 3911th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).