Kimbrough Middle vs Porter El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimbrough Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students
Porter El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Kimbrough Middle Mesquite, Texas | Porter El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 1,684 | #1631 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8911 of 15,369 | #23273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,115 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 44.1).
- •Porter El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Porter El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Kimbrough Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 80.9%).
- •Porter El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Kimbrough Middle is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 445.
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 Kimbrough Middle better than Porter El?
On the Success Index (US), Porter El ranks higher (52.7 vs 44.1 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 Kimbrough Middle and Porter El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimbrough Middle: 1,115. Porter El: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimbrough Middle and Porter El rank in Texas?
Kimbrough Middle is 936th of 1,684 and Porter El is 1631st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).