Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy vs McWhorter El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 837 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Balch Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
618 students
McWhorter El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy Balch Springs, Texas | McWhorter El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1359 of 1,419 | #3315 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14574 of 16,910 | #35989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 618 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Balch Springs | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McWhorter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 24.0).
- •McWhorter El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •McWhorter El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •McWhorter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 93.4%).
- •McWhorter El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 501.
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a charter school while McWhorter El is a public 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 Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy better than McWhorter El?
On the Success Index (US), McWhorter El ranks higher (33.9 vs 24.0 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 Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy and McWhorter El?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy: 618. McWhorter El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy and McWhorter El rank in Texas?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 1359th of 1,419 and McWhorter El is 3315th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).