Floyd El vs McWhorter El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floyd El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
McWhorter El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Floyd El Balch Springs, Texas | McWhorter El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4327 of 4,686 | #3315 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43833 of 50,301 | #35989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| city | Balch Springs | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McWhorter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 21.6).
- •McWhorter El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •McWhorter El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •McWhorter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 92.8%).
- •McWhorter El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Floyd El is the larger school with 552 students compared with 501.
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 Floyd El better than McWhorter El?
On the Success Index (US), McWhorter El ranks higher (33.9 vs 21.6 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 Floyd El and McWhorter El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floyd El: 552. McWhorter El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floyd El and McWhorter El rank in Texas?
Floyd El is 4327th of 4,686 and McWhorter El is 3315th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).