Jefferson Middle vs Tyrrell El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Port Arthur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Tyrrell El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Port Arthur, Texas | Tyrrell El Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1568 of 1,684 | #3561 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13118 of 15,369 | #37527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tyrrell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 23.5).
- •Tyrrell El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Tyrrell El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 93.4%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 670.
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 Middle better than Tyrrell El?
On the Success Index (US), Tyrrell El ranks higher (31.6 vs 23.5 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 Middle and Tyrrell El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 857. Tyrrell El: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Tyrrell El rank in Texas?
Jefferson Middle is 1568th of 1,684 and Tyrrell El is 3561st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).