Gene M Reed El vs W E Pete Ford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
W E Pete Ford Middle
Allen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
| Measure | Gene M Reed El Allen, Texas | W E Pete Ford Middle Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #886 of 4,686 | #41 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14719 of 50,301 | #690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 486 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W E Pete Ford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 65.1).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 43.2%).
- •Gene M Reed El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle is the larger school with 702 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 W E Pete Ford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), W E Pete Ford Middle ranks higher (85.6 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 W E Pete Ford Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene M Reed El: 486. W E Pete Ford Middle: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene M Reed El and W E Pete Ford Middle rank in Texas?
Gene M Reed El is 886th of 4,686 and W E Pete Ford Middle is 41st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).