Lively El vs Meridiana El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 405 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lively El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
Meridiana El
Iowa Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
| Measure | Lively El Irving, Texas | Meridiana El Iowa Colony, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4203 of 4,686 | #1814 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42505 of 50,301 | #24988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 794 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| city | Irving | Iowa Colony |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridiana El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 23.7).
- •Meridiana El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Meridiana El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Meridiana El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Lively El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.6).
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 Lively El better than Meridiana El?
On the Success Index (US), Meridiana El ranks higher (50.3 vs 23.7 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 Lively El and Meridiana El?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Irving and Iowa Colony in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lively El: 794. Meridiana El: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lively El and Meridiana El rank in Texas?
Lively El is 4203rd of 4,686 and Meridiana El is 1814th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).