Mackey El vs Vroonland - Vanguard H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,605 students
| Measure | Mackey El Balch Springs, Texas | Vroonland - Vanguard H S Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3176 of 4,686 | #1255 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #35041 of 50,301 | #13238 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 1,605 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 1,605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Balch Springs | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mackey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 30.5).
- •Vroonland - Vanguard H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 81%).
- •Mackey El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.5).
- •Vroonland - Vanguard H S is the larger school with 1,605 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 Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
On the Success Index (US), Mackey El ranks higher (35.4 vs 30.5 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 Mackey El and Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mackey El: 478. Vroonland - Vanguard H S: 1,605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mackey El and Vroonland - Vanguard H S rank in Texas?
Mackey El is 3176th of 4,686 and Vroonland - Vanguard H S is 1255th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).