Forest Park Magnet School vs Hallsville West El
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.
Forest Park Magnet School
Longview · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Hallsville West El
Longview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
703 students
| Measure | Forest Park Magnet School Longview, Texas | Hallsville West El Longview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,684 | #881 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9296 of 15,369 | #14639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 474 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hallsville West El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 42.4).
- •Hallsville West El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 91.6%).
- •Forest Park Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.0).
- •Hallsville West El is the larger school with 703 students compared with 474.
- •Forest Park Magnet School is a charter school while Hallsville West El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Forest Park Magnet School better than Hallsville West El?
On the Success Index (US), Hallsville West El ranks higher (65.2 vs 42.4 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 Forest Park Magnet School and Hallsville West El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Magnet School: 474. Hallsville West El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Magnet School and Hallsville West El rank in Texas?
Forest Park Magnet School is 991st of 1,684 and Hallsville West El is 881st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).