Giles Middle vs Ignite Community School - Mainland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles Middle
Texas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Ignite Community School - Mainland
La Marque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students
| Measure | Giles Middle Texas City, Texas | Ignite Community School - Mainland La Marque, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1639 of 1,684 | #4096 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13828 of 15,369 | #41582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 553 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| city | Texas City | La Marque |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ignite Community School - Mainland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 19.7).
- •Ignite Community School - Mainland does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Ignite Community School - Mainland does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Giles Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 86.5%).
- •Giles Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Giles Middle is the larger school with 553 students compared with 327.
- •Giles Middle is a public school while Ignite Community School - Mainland is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Giles Middle better than Ignite Community School - Mainland?
On the Success Index (US), Ignite Community School - Mainland ranks higher (25.2 vs 19.7 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 Giles Middle and Ignite Community School - Mainland?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Texas City and La Marque in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giles Middle: 553. Ignite Community School - Mainland: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giles Middle and Ignite Community School - Mainland rank in Texas?
Giles Middle is 1639th of 1,684 and Ignite Community School - Mainland is 4096th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).