Gerard El vs Lowell Smith JR Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 511 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerard El
Cleburne · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
474 students
Lowell Smith JR Int
Cleburne · Public middle · Grades 5–6
958 students
| Measure | Gerard El Cleburne, Texas | Lowell Smith JR Int Cleburne, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1270 of 4,686 | #1195 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #19778 of 50,301 | #10432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 474 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| city | Cleburne | Cleburne |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 37.1).
- •Gerard El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Gerard El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Gerard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 74.5%).
- •Lowell Smith JR Int does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Lowell Smith JR Int is the larger school with 958 students compared with 474.
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 Gerard El better than Lowell Smith JR Int?
On the Success Index (US), Gerard El ranks higher (57.7 vs 37.1 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 Gerard El and Lowell Smith JR Int?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Cleburne and Cleburne in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerard El: 474. Lowell Smith JR Int: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerard El and Lowell Smith JR Int rank in Texas?
Gerard El is 1270th of 4,686 and Lowell Smith JR Int is 1195th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).