Harry S Truman Middle vs Starrett El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry S Truman Middle
Grand Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Starrett El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students
| Measure | Harry S Truman Middle Grand Prairie, Texas | Starrett El Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #995 of 1,684 | #3226 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9319 of 15,369 | #35416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 428 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S Truman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 34.8).
- •Harry S Truman Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Harry S Truman Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Harry S Truman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 77.9%).
- •Harry S Truman Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Starrett El is the larger school with 479 students compared with 428.
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 Harry S Truman Middle better than Starrett El?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S Truman Middle ranks higher (42.3 vs 34.8 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 Harry S Truman Middle and Starrett El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry S Truman Middle: 428. Starrett El: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry S Truman Middle and Starrett El rank in Texas?
Harry S Truman Middle is 995th of 1,684 and Starrett El is 3226th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).