Larry G Smith El vs Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter high · Grades 5–12
484 students
| Measure | Larry G Smith El Mesqute, Texas | Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2827 of 4,686 | #456 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #32562 of 50,301 | #5882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 681 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Mesqute | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 39.1).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 95.4%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Larry G Smith El is the larger school with 681 students compared with 484.
- •Larry G Smith El is a public school while Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is a charter 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 Larry G Smith El better than Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks higher (59.7 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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mesqute and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larry G Smith El: 681. Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larry G Smith El and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite rank in Texas?
Larry G Smith El is 2827th of 4,686 and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is 456th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).