Larry G Smith El vs Motley El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larry G Smith El
Mesqute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
Motley El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Larry G Smith El Mesqute, Texas | Motley El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2827 of 4,686 | #1858 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32562 of 50,301 | #25386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Mesqute | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Motley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 39.1).
- •Motley El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Motley El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Motley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 95.4%).
- •Motley El does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Larry G Smith El is the larger school with 681 students compared with 244.
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 Larry G Smith El better than Motley El?
On the Success Index (US), Motley El ranks higher (49.7 vs 39.1 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 Larry G Smith El and Motley El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mesqute and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larry G Smith El: 681. Motley El: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larry G Smith El and Motley El rank in Texas?
Larry G Smith El is 2827th of 4,686 and Motley El is 1858th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).