Lee A McShan JR El vs Sam Tasby Middle
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.
Lee A McShan JR El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
Sam Tasby Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Lee A McShan JR El Dallas, Texas | Sam Tasby Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4153 of 4,686 | #1664 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #41999 of 50,301 | #14310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 31% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee A McShan JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 16.8).
- •Lee A McShan JR El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Lee A McShan JR El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Lee A McShan JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Lee A McShan JR El does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.1).
- •Sam Tasby Middle is the larger school with 752 students compared with 670.
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 Lee A McShan JR El better than Sam Tasby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lee A McShan JR El ranks higher (24.5 vs 16.8 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 Lee A McShan JR El and Sam Tasby Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee A McShan JR El: 670. Sam Tasby Middle: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee A McShan JR El and Sam Tasby Middle rank in Texas?
Lee A McShan JR El is 4153rd of 4,686 and Sam Tasby Middle is 1664th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).