Ira Cross JR El vs Manor Middle
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.
Ira Cross JR El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Manor Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Ira Cross JR El Killeen, Texas | Manor Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2540 of 4,686 | #1313 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30701 of 50,301 | #11174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira Cross JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 33.6).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Manor Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 81.3%).
- •Manor Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Ira Cross JR El is the larger school with 642 students compared with 592.
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 Ira Cross JR El better than Manor Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ira Cross JR El ranks higher (41.9 vs 33.6 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 Ira Cross JR El and Manor Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira Cross JR El: 642. Manor Middle: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira Cross JR El and Manor Middle rank in Texas?
Ira Cross JR El is 2540th of 4,686 and Manor Middle is 1313th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).