Jim Spradley El vs Rutherford El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Spradley El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
803 students
Rutherford El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
| Measure | Jim Spradley El Frisco, Texas | Rutherford El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 4,686 | #2751 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3229 of 50,301 | #32077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| city | Frisco | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Spradley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 39.8).
- •Jim Spradley El does better on math proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Jim Spradley El does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Jim Spradley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 78.2%).
- •Jim Spradley El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
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 Spradley El better than Rutherford El?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Spradley El ranks higher (83.3 vs 39.8 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 Spradley El and Rutherford El?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Frisco and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Spradley El: 803. Rutherford El: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Spradley El and Rutherford El rank in Texas?
Jim Spradley El is 198th of 4,686 and Rutherford El is 2751st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).