John W Runyon El vs Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl
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
Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl
Balch Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
751 students
| Measure | John W Runyon El Dallas, Texas | Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl Balch Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2981 of 4,686 | #865 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33674 of 50,301 | #8373 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 417 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Dallas | Balch Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 37.5).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 97.4%).
- •John W Runyon El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl is the larger school with 751 students compared with 417.
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 Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl ranks higher (46.7 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 Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Balch Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Runyon El: 417. Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Runyon El and Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl rank in Texas?
John W Runyon El is 2981st of 4,686 and Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl is 865th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).