Jackson Technology Center vs Walnut Glen Acad for Excel
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Technology Center
Garland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,157 students
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Jackson Technology Center Garland, Texas | Walnut Glen Acad for Excel Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,684 | #410 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6029 of 15,369 | #6973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,157 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 83% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Glen Acad for Excel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 57.4).
- •Walnut Glen Acad for Excel does better on math proficiency (83% vs 58%).
- •Walnut Glen Acad for Excel does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Walnut Glen Acad for Excel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 71.8%).
- •Walnut Glen Acad for Excel does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Jackson Technology Center is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 376.
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 Jackson Technology Center better than Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Glen Acad for Excel ranks higher (76.6 vs 57.4 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 Jackson Technology Center and Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Technology Center: 1,157. Walnut Glen Acad for Excel: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Technology Center and Walnut Glen Acad for Excel rank in Texas?
Jackson Technology Center is 550th of 1,684 and Walnut Glen Acad for Excel is 410th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).