Florence El vs Lawrence El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Lawrence El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Florence El Mesquite, Texas | Lawrence El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2047 of 4,686 | #2116 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27078 of 50,301 | #27555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.1 vs 46.5).
- •Lawrence El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Lawrence El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Florence El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Florence El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Florence El is the larger school with 509 students compared with 284.
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 Florence El better than Lawrence El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Florence El and Lawrence El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence El: 509. Lawrence El: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence El and Lawrence El rank in Texas?
Florence El is 2047th of 4,686 and Lawrence El is 2116th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).