Jacksonville Middle vs West Side El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Middle
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
West Side El
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Middle Jacksonville, Texas | West Side El Jacksonville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1181 of 1,684 | #4079 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10369 of 15,369 | #41421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 629 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 25.5).
- •West Side El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Jacksonville Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Jacksonville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 96.3%).
- •Jacksonville Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.6).
- •Jacksonville Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 381.
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 Jacksonville Middle better than West Side El?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Middle ranks higher (37.5 vs 25.5 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 Jacksonville Middle and West Side El?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Middle: 629. West Side El: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Middle and West Side El rank in Texas?
Jacksonville Middle is 1181st of 1,684 and West Side El is 4079th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).