Helen Ball El vs William D Slider Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Ball El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
William D Slider Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Helen Ball El El Paso, Texas | William D Slider Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1839 of 4,686 | #708 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25240 of 50,301 | #7352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William D Slider Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 49.9).
- •William D Slider Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •William D Slider Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Helen Ball El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 74.8%).
- •Helen Ball El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •William D Slider Middle is the larger school with 627 students compared with 576.
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 Helen Ball El better than William D Slider Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William D Slider Middle ranks higher (51.4 vs 49.9 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 Helen Ball El and William D Slider Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Ball El: 576. William D Slider Middle: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Ball El and William D Slider Middle rank in Texas?
Helen Ball El is 1839th of 4,686 and William D Slider Middle is 708th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).