Lively El vs Universal Academy
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.
Lively El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
Universal Academy
Irving · Charter other · Grades PK–12
623 students
| Measure | Lively El Irving, Texas | Universal Academy Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4203 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #42505 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 794 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Universal Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Universal Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Lively El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Universal Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Lively El is the larger school with 794 students compared with 623.
- •Lively El is a public school while Universal Academy is a charter 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 Lively El better than Universal Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lively El and Universal Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lively El: 794. Universal Academy: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lively El and Universal Academy rank in Texas?
Lively El is 4203rd of 4,686 and Universal Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).