Hillwood Middle vs Newman International Academy Watauga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillwood Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,126 students
Newman International Academy Watauga
Watauga · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
306 students
| Measure | Hillwood Middle Fort Worth, Texas | Newman International Academy Watauga Watauga, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,684 | #1397 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2263 of 15,369 | #21175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,126 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Fort Worth | Watauga |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 55.7).
- •Hillwood Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Hillwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Newman International Academy Watauga does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 37.2%).
- •Hillwood Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 27.8).
- •Hillwood Middle is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 306.
- •Hillwood Middle is a public school while Newman International Academy Watauga is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hillwood Middle better than Newman International Academy Watauga?
On the Success Index (US), Hillwood Middle ranks higher (75.5 vs 55.7 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 Hillwood Middle and Newman International Academy Watauga?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Watauga in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillwood Middle: 1,126. Newman International Academy Watauga: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillwood Middle and Newman International Academy Watauga rank in Texas?
Hillwood Middle is 175th of 1,684 and Newman International Academy Watauga is 1397th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).