Long Middle vs Sheffield El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 730 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
Sheffield El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | Long Middle Dallas, Texas | Sheffield El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1413 of 1,684 | #4548 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11771 of 15,369 | #46448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 18% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 17.3).
- •Long Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Long Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Sheffield El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 87.8%).
- •Long Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.5).
- •Sheffield El is the larger school with 658 students compared with 477.
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 Long Middle better than Sheffield El?
On the Success Index (US), Long Middle ranks higher (30.8 vs 17.3 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 Long Middle and Sheffield El?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Middle: 477. Sheffield El: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Middle and Sheffield El rank in Texas?
Long Middle is 1413th of 1,684 and Sheffield El is 4548th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).