Gray El vs Mackey 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.
Gray El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Mackey El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Gray El Balch Springs, Texas | Mackey El Balch Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2599 of 4,686 | #3176 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31073 of 50,301 | #35041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| city | Balch Springs | Balch Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 35.4).
- •Gray El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Gray El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Mackey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 86.1%).
- •Gray El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Mackey El is the larger school with 478 students compared with 409.
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 Gray El better than Mackey El?
On the Success Index (US), Gray El ranks higher (41.3 vs 35.4 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 Gray El and Mackey El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Balch Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray El: 409. Mackey El: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray El and Mackey El rank in Texas?
Gray El is 2599th of 4,686 and Mackey El is 3176th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).