Jess Harben El vs Mark Twain El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jess Harben El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students
Mark Twain El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Jess Harben El Richardson, Texas | Mark Twain El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2022 of 4,686 | #3026 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26815 of 50,301 | #33988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 394 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Richardson | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jess Harben El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 37.0).
- •Mark Twain El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Jess Harben El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Jess Harben El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 89.1%).
- •Jess Harben El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Mark Twain El is the larger school with 531 students compared with 394.
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 Jess Harben El better than Mark Twain El?
On the Success Index (US), Jess Harben El ranks higher (47.5 vs 37.0 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 Jess Harben El and Mark Twain El?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Richardson and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jess Harben El: 394. Mark Twain El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jess Harben El and Mark Twain El rank in Texas?
Jess Harben El is 2022nd of 4,686 and Mark Twain El is 3026th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).