Mackey El vs New Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mackey El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
New Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Mackey El Balch Springs, Texas | New Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3176 of 4,686 | #1309 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #35041 of 50,301 | #11133 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Balch Springs | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mackey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 33.8).
- •Mackey El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Mackey El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Mackey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 87.3%).
- •New Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •New Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 478.
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 Mackey El better than New Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mackey El ranks higher (35.4 vs 33.8 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 Mackey El and New Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mackey El: 478. New Middle: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mackey El and New Middle rank in Texas?
Mackey El is 3176th of 4,686 and New Middle is 1309th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).