Harold Cade Middle vs Shields El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Cade Middle
Victoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Shields El
Victoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Harold Cade Middle Victoria, Texas | Shields El Victoria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #797 of 1,684 | #4367 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7943 of 15,369 | #44183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Victoria | Victoria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harold Cade Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 21.1).
- •Harold Cade Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Harold Cade Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Harold Cade Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 88%).
- •Shields El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Harold Cade Middle is the larger school with 730 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 Harold Cade Middle better than Shields El?
On the Success Index (US), Harold Cade Middle ranks higher (48.6 vs 21.1 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 Harold Cade Middle and Shields El?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold Cade Middle: 730. Shields El: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold Cade Middle and Shields El rank in Texas?
Harold Cade Middle is 797th of 1,684 and Shields El is 4367th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).