La Academia de Estrellas vs Life School Mountain Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Academia de Estrellas
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
727 students
Life School Mountain Creek
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
354 students
| Measure | La Academia de Estrellas Dallas, Texas | Life School Mountain Creek Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4126 of 4,686 | #3795 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41771 of 50,301 | #39269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 727 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life School Mountain Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 24.9).
- •La Academia de Estrellas does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Life School Mountain Creek does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Life School Mountain Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 89.5%).
- •Life School Mountain Creek does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.2).
- •La Academia de Estrellas is the larger school with 727 students compared with 354.
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 La Academia de Estrellas better than Life School Mountain Creek?
On the Success Index (US), Life School Mountain Creek ranks higher (28.9 vs 24.9 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 La Academia de Estrellas and Life School Mountain Creek?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Academia de Estrellas: 727. Life School Mountain Creek: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Academia de Estrellas and Life School Mountain Creek rank in Texas?
La Academia de Estrellas is 4126th of 4,686 and Life School Mountain Creek is 3795th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).