John W Runyon El vs School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Runyon El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 4–8
385 students
| Measure | John W Runyon El Dallas, Texas | School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2981 of 4,686 | #358 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33674 of 50,301 | #4070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 417 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 96% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 37.5).
- •School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove does better on math proficiency (96% vs 52%).
- •School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 39%).
- •School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 97.4%).
- •John W Runyon El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •John W Runyon El is the larger school with 417 students compared with 385.
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 W Runyon El better than School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
On the Success Index (US), School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove ranks higher (66.7 vs 37.5 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 W Runyon El and School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Runyon El: 417. School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Runyon El and School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove rank in Texas?
John W Runyon El is 2981st of 4,686 and School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove is 358th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).