Lawrence El vs Vanston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Vanston Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Lawrence El Mesquite, Texas | Vanston Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2116 of 4,686 | #1127 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #27555 of 50,301 | #10055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 284 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 39.0).
- •Lawrence El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Lawrence El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Vanston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Vanston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Vanston Middle is the larger school with 728 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 Vanston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence El ranks higher (46.5 vs 39.0 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 Vanston Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence El: 284. Vanston Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence El and Vanston Middle rank in Texas?
Lawrence El is 2116th of 4,686 and Vanston Middle is 1127th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).