Gunn J H vs Short El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 758 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunn J H
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
Short El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
| Measure | Gunn J H Arlington, Texas | Short El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,684 | #3826 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7058 of 15,369 | #39425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 879 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunn J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 28.7).
- •Gunn J H does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Gunn J H does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Gunn J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 82.5%).
- •Short El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Gunn J H is the larger school with 879 students compared with 406.
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 Gunn J H better than Short El?
On the Success Index (US), Gunn J H ranks higher (52.7 vs 28.7 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 Gunn J H and Short El?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunn J H: 879. Short El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunn J H and Short El rank in Texas?
Gunn J H is 672nd of 1,684 and Short El is 3826th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).