H D Staples El vs R C Loflin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H D Staples El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
R C Loflin Middle
Joshua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
| Measure | H D Staples El Joshua, Texas | R C Loflin Middle Joshua, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1849 of 4,686 | #850 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25305 of 50,301 | #8260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Joshua | Joshua |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H D Staples El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 47.2).
- •H D Staples El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •H D Staples El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •R C Loflin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 58.1%).
- •H D Staples El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.3).
- •R C Loflin Middle is the larger school with 696 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 H D Staples El better than R C Loflin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), H D Staples El ranks higher (49.8 vs 47.2 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 H D Staples El and R C Loflin Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Joshua and Joshua in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H D Staples El: 406. R C Loflin Middle: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H D Staples El and R C Loflin Middle rank in Texas?
H D Staples El is 1849th of 4,686 and R C Loflin Middle is 850th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).