Life School Mountain Creek vs Mary McLeod Bethune El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 650 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life School Mountain Creek
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
354 students
Mary McLeod Bethune El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Life School Mountain Creek Dallas, Texas | Mary McLeod Bethune El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3795 of 4,686 | #2838 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39269 of 50,301 | #32619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 354 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McLeod Bethune El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 28.9).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Life School Mountain Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 91.6%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune El is the larger school with 538 students compared with 354.
- •Life School Mountain Creek is a charter school while Mary McLeod Bethune El is a public 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 Life School Mountain Creek better than Mary McLeod Bethune El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary McLeod Bethune El ranks higher (39.0 vs 28.9 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 Life School Mountain Creek and Mary McLeod Bethune El?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life School Mountain Creek: 354. Mary McLeod Bethune El: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life School Mountain Creek and Mary McLeod Bethune El rank in Texas?
Life School Mountain Creek is 3795th of 4,686 and Mary McLeod Bethune El is 2838th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).