J L Lyon El vs Mary Burks Marek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J L Lyon El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
762 students
Mary Burks Marek El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
| Measure | J L Lyon El Magnolia, Texas | Mary Burks Marek El Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2662 of 4,686 | #618 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31520 of 50,301 | #10670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 762 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| city | Magnolia | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Burks Marek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 40.6).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 65.2%).
- •J L Lyon El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is J L Lyon El better than Mary Burks Marek El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Burks Marek El ranks higher (70.9 vs 40.6 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 J L Lyon El and Mary Burks Marek El?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J L Lyon El: 762. Mary Burks Marek El: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J L Lyon El and Mary Burks Marek El rank in Texas?
J L Lyon El is 2662nd of 4,686 and Mary Burks Marek El is 618th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).