Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy vs Maple Lawn El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
449 students
Maple Lawn El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy Dallas, Texas | Maple Lawn El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,684 | #3762 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3711 of 15,369 | #39074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 449 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 40% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 29.2).
- •Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy does better on math proficiency (93% vs 40%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 33%).
- •Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 95.1%).
- •Maple Lawn El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.5).
- •Maple Lawn El is the larger school with 511 students compared with 449.
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 Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy better than Maple Lawn El?
On the Success Index (US), Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 29.2 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 Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy and Maple Lawn El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy: 449. Maple Lawn El: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy and Maple Lawn El rank in Texas?
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is 311th of 1,684 and Maple Lawn El is 3762nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).