James R Bilhartz JR El vs William H Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R Bilhartz JR El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
541 students
William H Byrd Middle
Duncanville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
517 students
| Measure | James R Bilhartz JR El Dallas, Texas | William H Byrd Middle Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3910 of 4,686 | #864 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40031 of 50,301 | #8372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 541 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Dallas | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William H Byrd Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 27.6).
- •William H Byrd Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •William H Byrd Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •William H Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 86.7%).
- •William H Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •James R Bilhartz JR El is the larger school with 541 students compared with 517.
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 James R Bilhartz JR El better than William H Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William H Byrd Middle ranks higher (46.7 vs 27.6 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 James R Bilhartz JR El and William H Byrd Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Bilhartz JR El: 541. William H Byrd Middle: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Bilhartz JR El and William H Byrd Middle rank in Texas?
James R Bilhartz JR El is 3910th of 4,686 and William H Byrd Middle is 864th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).