John D Spicer El vs Newman International Academy Watauga
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John D Spicer El
Haltom City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Newman International Academy Watauga
Watauga · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
306 students
| Measure | John D Spicer El Haltom City, Texas | Newman International Academy Watauga Watauga, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1841 of 4,686 | #1397 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25249 of 50,301 | #21175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 431 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Haltom City | Watauga |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newman International Academy Watauga scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 49.9).
- •John D Spicer El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Newman International Academy Watauga does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Newman International Academy Watauga does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 67.7%).
- •John D Spicer El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 27.8).
- •John D Spicer El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 306.
- •John D Spicer El is a public school while Newman International Academy Watauga is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John D Spicer El better than Newman International Academy Watauga?
On the Success Index (US), Newman International Academy Watauga ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.9 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 John D Spicer El and Newman International Academy Watauga?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Haltom City and Watauga in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Spicer El: 431. Newman International Academy Watauga: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Spicer El and Newman International Academy Watauga rank in Texas?
John D Spicer El is 1841st of 4,686 and Newman International Academy Watauga is 1397th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).