Jim Cullen El vs R C Barton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Cullen El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
R C Barton Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students
| Measure | Jim Cullen El Kyle, Texas | R C Barton Middle Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 4,686 | #269 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1867 of 50,301 | #3225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Kyle | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Cullen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 70.6).
- •Jim Cullen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 29.8%).
- •Jim Cullen El does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.8).
- •R C Barton Middle is the larger school with 909 students compared with 396.
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 Jim Cullen El better than R C Barton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Cullen El ranks higher (86.4 vs 70.6 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 Jim Cullen El and R C Barton Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kyle and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Cullen El: 396. R C Barton Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Cullen El and R C Barton Middle rank in Texas?
Jim Cullen El is 94th of 4,686 and R C Barton Middle is 269th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).