J P Starks El vs Markham El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 423 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J P Starks El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
Markham El
Markham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | J P Starks El Dallas, Texas | Markham El Markham, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1753 of 4,686 | #1302 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24535 of 50,301 | #20137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 255 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Dallas | Markham |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Markham El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 50.9).
- •J P Starks El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Markham El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 98.4%).
- •J P Starks El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
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 J P Starks El better than Markham El?
On the Success Index (US), Markham El ranks higher (57.2 vs 50.9 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 P Starks El and Markham El?
About 423 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Markham in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J P Starks El: 255. Markham El: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J P Starks El and Markham El rank in Texas?
J P Starks El is 1753rd of 4,686 and Markham El is 1302nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).