J P Starks El vs Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 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
Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
398 students
| Measure | J P Starks El Dallas, Texas | Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1753 of 4,686 | #4318 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24535 of 50,301 | #43762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 255 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J P Starks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 21.8).
- •J P Starks El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •J P Starks El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 98.4%).
- •J P Starks El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 255.
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 Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School?
On the Success Index (US), J P Starks El ranks higher (50.9 vs 21.8 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 Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J P Starks El: 255. Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J P Starks El and Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School rank in Texas?
J P Starks El is 1753rd of 4,686 and Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School is 4318th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).