Jefferson El vs Lamar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 571 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
Lamar Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Temple, Texas | Lamar Middle Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2614 of 4,686 | #1391 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31209 of 50,301 | #11623 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 504 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 31.5).
- •Jefferson El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.4).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 553 students compared with 504.
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 Jefferson El better than Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El ranks higher (41.1 vs 31.5 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 Jefferson El and Lamar Middle?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El: 504. Lamar Middle: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El and Lamar Middle rank in Texas?
Jefferson El is 2614th of 4,686 and Lamar Middle is 1391st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).