Foster El vs Highland Lakes El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 259 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
Highland Lakes El
Granite Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Foster El Arlington, Texas | Highland Lakes El Granite Shoals, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3580 of 4,686 | #4123 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37665 of 50,301 | #41758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Arlington | Granite Shoals |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 24.9).
- •Foster El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Foster El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Foster El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 90.3%).
- •Foster El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
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 Highland Lakes El?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El ranks higher (31.3 vs 24.9 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 Highland Lakes El?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Granite Shoals in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El: 524. Highland Lakes El: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El and Highland Lakes El rank in Texas?
Foster El is 3580th of 4,686 and Highland Lakes El is 4123rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).