Fields El vs Folks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fields El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
Folks Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,497 students
| Measure | Fields El San Antonio, Texas | Folks Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1147 of 4,686 | #276 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #18325 of 50,301 | #3277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 776 | 1,497 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 1,497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 59.8).
- •Folks Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Folks Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Folks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 54%).
- •Fields El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Folks Middle is the larger school with 1,497 students compared with 776.
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 Fields El better than Folks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Folks Middle ranks higher (70.3 vs 59.8 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 Fields El and Folks Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fields El: 776. Folks Middle: 1,497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fields El and Folks Middle rank in Texas?
Fields El is 1147th of 4,686 and Folks Middle is 276th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).