Mackenzie Middle vs Rush El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mackenzie Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Rush El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | Mackenzie Middle Lubbock, Texas | Rush El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1478 of 1,684 | #2005 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12337 of 15,369 | #26694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rush El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 27.8).
- •Rush El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Rush El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Rush El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 90.1%).
- •Mackenzie Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •Mackenzie Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 333.
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 Mackenzie Middle better than Rush El?
On the Success Index (US), Rush El ranks higher (47.7 vs 27.8 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 Mackenzie Middle and Rush El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mackenzie Middle: 413. Rush El: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mackenzie Middle and Rush El rank in Texas?
Mackenzie Middle is 1478th of 1,684 and Rush El is 2005th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).