Lawrence El vs McKenzie El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 935 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
McKenzie El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Lawrence El Mesquite, Texas | McKenzie El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2116 of 4,686 | #3035 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27555 of 50,301 | #34053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 36.9).
- •Lawrence El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Lawrence El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •McKenzie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Lawrence El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •McKenzie El is the larger school with 406 students compared with 284.
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 Lawrence El better than McKenzie El?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence El ranks higher (46.5 vs 36.9 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 Lawrence El and McKenzie El?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence El: 284. McKenzie El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence El and McKenzie El rank in Texas?
Lawrence El is 2116th of 4,686 and McKenzie El is 3035th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).