Florence El vs Shands El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 826 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Shands El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Florence El Mesquite, Texas | Shands El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2047 of 4,686 | #2467 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27078 of 50,301 | #30117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 42.8).
- •Shands El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Florence El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Florence El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 86.1%).
- •Florence El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Shands El is the larger school with 567 students compared with 509.
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 Shands El?
On the Success Index (US), Florence El ranks higher (47.1 vs 42.8 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 Florence El and Shands El?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence El: 509. Shands El: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence El and Shands El rank in Texas?
Florence El is 2047th of 4,686 and Shands El is 2467th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).