Lowery Freshman Center vs W E Pete Ford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowery Freshman Center
Allen · Public other · Grades 9–9
1,674 students
W E Pete Ford Middle
Allen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
| Measure | Lowery Freshman Center Allen, Texas | W E Pete Ford Middle Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #41 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,674 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 81% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Lowery Freshman Center does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lowery Freshman Center is the larger school with 1,674 students compared with 702.
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 Lowery Freshman Center better than W E Pete Ford Middle?
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 Lowery Freshman Center and W E Pete Ford Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowery Freshman Center: 1,674. W E Pete Ford Middle: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowery Freshman Center and W E Pete Ford Middle rank in Texas?
Lowery Freshman Center is unranked and W E Pete Ford Middle is 41st of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).