Lancaster Middle vs West Main El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
908 students
West Main El
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
| Measure | Lancaster Middle Lancaster, Texas | West Main El Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,684 | #2293 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8963 of 15,369 | #28889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 908 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.9 vs 44.6).
- •West Main El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •West Main El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 85.2%).
- •Lancaster Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Lancaster Middle is the larger school with 908 students compared with 601.
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 Lancaster Middle better than West Main El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lancaster Middle and West Main El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster Middle: 908. West Main El: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster Middle and West Main El rank in Texas?
Lancaster Middle is 943rd of 1,684 and West Main El is 2293rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).