Madison Middle vs Ward El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
Ward El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Madison Middle Abilene, Texas | Ward El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #984 of 1,684 | #1790 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9207 of 15,369 | #24858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 770 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 42.8).
- •Ward El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Ward El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 59.9%).
- •Ward El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 770 students compared with 502.
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 Madison Middle better than Ward El?
On the Success Index (US), Ward El ranks higher (50.5 vs 42.8 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 Madison Middle and Ward El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Middle: 770. Ward El: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Middle and Ward El rank in Texas?
Madison Middle is 984th of 1,684 and Ward El is 1790th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).