Foster El vs Gunn J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
Gunn J H
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
| Measure | Foster El Arlington, Texas | Gunn J H Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3580 of 4,686 | #672 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37665 of 50,301 | #7058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 879 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 53% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunn J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 31.3).
- •Gunn J H does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Gunn J H does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Gunn J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 84.7%).
- •Foster El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Gunn J H is the larger school with 879 students compared with 524.
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 Foster El better than Gunn J H?
On the Success Index (US), Gunn J H ranks higher (52.7 vs 31.3 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 Foster El and Gunn J H?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El: 524. Gunn J H: 879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El and Gunn J H rank in Texas?
Foster El is 3580th of 4,686 and Gunn J H is 672nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).