Long Middle vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
Thompson El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Long Middle Dallas, Texas | Thompson El Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1413 of 1,684 | #2178 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11771 of 15,369 | #28123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| city | Dallas | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 30.8).
- •Thompson El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Thompson El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Thompson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 87.8%).
- •Long Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Thompson El is the larger school with 531 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 Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (45.7 vs 30.8 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 Long Middle and Thompson El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Middle: 477. Thompson El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Middle and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Long Middle is 1413th of 1,684 and Thompson El is 2178th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).