Larry G Smith El vs Vanston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Vanston Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Larry G Smith El Mesqute, Texas | Vanston Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2827 of 4,686 | #1127 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32562 of 50,301 | #10055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 681 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Mesqute | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.1 vs 39.0).
- •Larry G Smith El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Larry G Smith El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Vanston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 95.4%).
- •Vanston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.1).
- •Vanston Middle is the larger school with 728 students compared with 681.
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 Vanston Middle?
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 Larry G Smith El and Vanston Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mesqute and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larry G Smith El: 681. Vanston Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larry G Smith El and Vanston Middle rank in Texas?
Larry G Smith El is 2827th of 4,686 and Vanston Middle is 1127th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).