Jim Plain El vs Leander 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.
Jim Plain El
Leander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Leander Middle
Leander · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
| Measure | Jim Plain El Leander, Texas | Leander Middle Leander, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1010 of 4,686 | #195 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #16528 of 50,301 | #2425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| city | Leander | Leander |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leander Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 62.4).
- •Leander Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Leander Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Jim Plain El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 25.4%).
- •Leander Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Leander Middle is the larger school with 873 students compared with 704.
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 Plain El better than Leander Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leander Middle ranks higher (74.6 vs 62.4 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 Plain El and Leander Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Leander and Leander in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Plain El: 704. Leander Middle: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Plain El and Leander Middle rank in Texas?
Jim Plain El is 1010th of 4,686 and Leander Middle is 195th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).