Guess El vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guess El
Beaumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
Smith Middle
Beaumont · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Guess El Beaumont, Texas | Smith Middle Beaumont, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4329 of 4,686 | #1683 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43840 of 50,301 | #15172 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 722 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Beaumont | Beaumont |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guess El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 9.0).
- •Guess El does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Guess El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Guess El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 87%).
- •Guess El is the larger school with 722 students compared with 532.
- •Guess El is a public school while Smith Middle 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 Guess El better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Guess El ranks higher (21.6 vs 9.0 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 Guess El and Smith Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Beaumont and Beaumont in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guess El: 722. Smith Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guess El and Smith Middle rank in Texas?
Guess El is 4329th of 4,686 and Smith Middle is 1683rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).