Four Points Middle vs Laurel Mountain El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Points Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
Laurel Mountain El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
822 students
| Measure | Four Points Middle Austin, Texas | Laurel Mountain El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 1,684 | #41 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #981 of 15,369 | #939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 581 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 6.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 89% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Mountain El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 83.3).
- •Laurel Mountain El does better on math proficiency (89% vs 71%).
- •Laurel Mountain El does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Laurel Mountain El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 27%).
- •Four Points Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Laurel Mountain El is the larger school with 822 students compared with 581.
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 Four Points Middle better than Laurel Mountain El?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Mountain El ranks higher (89.3 vs 83.3 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 Four Points Middle and Laurel Mountain El?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Four Points Middle: 581. Laurel Mountain El: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Four Points Middle and Laurel Mountain El rank in Texas?
Four Points Middle is 70th of 1,684 and Laurel Mountain El is 41st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).