Mae Smythe El vs Marshall Kendrick Middle
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.
Mae Smythe El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
710 students
Marshall Kendrick Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
652 students
| Measure | Mae Smythe El Pasadena, Texas | Marshall Kendrick Middle Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3796 of 4,686 | #1326 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39271 of 50,301 | #11232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 710 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 28.9).
- •Mae Smythe El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 88.9%).
- •Marshall Kendrick Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
- •Mae Smythe El is the larger school with 710 students compared with 652.
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 Mae Smythe El better than Marshall Kendrick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Kendrick Middle ranks higher (33.3 vs 28.9 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 Mae Smythe El and Marshall Kendrick Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mae Smythe El: 710. Marshall Kendrick Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mae Smythe El and Marshall Kendrick Middle rank in Texas?
Mae Smythe El is 3796th of 4,686 and Marshall Kendrick Middle is 1326th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).