Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle vs Waters El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Waters El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle Lubbock, Texas | Waters El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,684 | #2305 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2022 of 15,369 | #28965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 44.5).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 464.
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 Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle better than Waters El?
On the Success Index (US), Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 44.5 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 Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle and Waters El?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle: 857. Waters El: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle and Waters El rank in Texas?
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle is 156th of 1,684 and Waters El is 2305th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).