L F Smith El vs Nelda Sullivan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L F Smith El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
Nelda Sullivan Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
479 students
| Measure | L F Smith El Pasadena, Texas | Nelda Sullivan Middle Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3677 of 4,686 | #1382 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38410 of 50,301 | #11578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 572 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelda Sullivan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 30.2).
- •L F Smith El does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •L F Smith El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Nelda Sullivan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 91.1%).
- •Nelda Sullivan Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •L F Smith El is the larger school with 572 students compared with 479.
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 L F Smith El better than Nelda Sullivan Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nelda Sullivan Middle ranks higher (31.7 vs 30.2 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 L F Smith El and Nelda Sullivan Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L F Smith El: 572. Nelda Sullivan Middle: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L F Smith El and Nelda Sullivan Middle rank in Texas?
L F Smith El is 3677th of 4,686 and Nelda Sullivan Middle is 1382nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).