Mann Middle vs Purcell El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mann Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
776 students
Purcell El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
| Measure | Mann Middle Abilene, Texas | Purcell El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,684 | #3764 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10386 of 15,369 | #39084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 776 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mann Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 29.2).
- •Mann Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Mann Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 80.4%).
- •Purcell El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Mann Middle is the larger school with 776 students compared with 537.
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 Mann Middle better than Purcell El?
On the Success Index (US), Mann Middle ranks higher (37.4 vs 29.2 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 Mann Middle and Purcell El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mann Middle: 776. Purcell El: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mann Middle and Purcell El rank in Texas?
Mann Middle is 1187th of 1,684 and Purcell El is 3764th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).