Helbing El vs Meacham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helbing El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Meacham Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Helbing El Fort Worth, Texas | Meacham Middle Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3903 of 4,686 | #1549 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39967 of 50,301 | #12999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helbing El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 24.2).
- •Meacham Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Helbing El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Helbing El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 94.3%).
- •Helbing El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •Meacham Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 369.
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 Helbing El better than Meacham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helbing El ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.2 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 Helbing El and Meacham Middle?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helbing El: 369. Meacham Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helbing El and Meacham Middle rank in Texas?
Helbing El is 3903rd of 4,686 and Meacham Middle is 1549th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).