Gene M Reed El vs James and Margie Marion El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gene M Reed El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
James and Margie Marion El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Gene M Reed El Allen, Texas | James and Margie Marion El Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #886 of 4,686 | #294 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14719 of 50,301 | #4835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James and Margie Marion El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 65.1).
- •James and Margie Marion El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •James and Margie Marion El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •James and Margie Marion El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 43.2%).
- •Gene M Reed El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •James and Margie Marion El is the larger school with 688 students compared with 486.
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 Gene M Reed El better than James and Margie Marion El?
On the Success Index (US), James and Margie Marion El ranks higher (80.3 vs 65.1 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 Gene M Reed El and James and Margie Marion El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene M Reed El: 486. James and Margie Marion El: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene M Reed El and James and Margie Marion El rank in Texas?
Gene M Reed El is 886th of 4,686 and James and Margie Marion El is 294th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).