Independence El vs John M Tidwell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence El
Keller · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
John M Tidwell Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,062 students
| Measure | Independence El Keller, Texas | John M Tidwell Middle Roanoke, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #544 of 4,686 | #165 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9256 of 50,301 | #2096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 1,062 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 1,062 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Keller | Roanoke |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M Tidwell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 73.0).
- •John M Tidwell Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •John M Tidwell Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •John M Tidwell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 28%).
- •Independence El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •John M Tidwell Middle is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 447.
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 Independence El better than John M Tidwell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John M Tidwell Middle ranks higher (76.4 vs 73.0 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 Independence El and John M Tidwell Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Keller and Roanoke in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence El: 447. John M Tidwell Middle: 1,062. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence El and John M Tidwell Middle rank in Texas?
Independence El is 544th of 4,686 and John M Tidwell Middle is 165th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).