Golden Acres El vs Marshall Kendrick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Acres El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
390 students
Marshall Kendrick Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
652 students
| Measure | Golden Acres El Pasadena, Texas | Marshall Kendrick Middle Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3074 of 4,686 | #1326 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34309 of 50,301 | #11232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 390 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Acres El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 33.3).
- •Golden Acres El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Golden Acres El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 390.
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 Golden Acres El better than Marshall Kendrick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Acres El ranks higher (36.5 vs 33.3 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 Golden Acres El and Marshall Kendrick Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Acres El: 390. Marshall Kendrick Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Acres El and Marshall Kendrick Middle rank in Texas?
Golden Acres El is 3074th of 4,686 and Marshall Kendrick Middle is 1326th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).