Marcus Leadership Academy vs Stark El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcus Leadership Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
718 students
Stark El
Farmers Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Marcus Leadership Academy Dallas, Texas | Stark El Farmers Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3411 of 4,686 | #935 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36606 of 50,301 | #15483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 718 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Dallas | Farmers Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stark El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 33.0).
- •Stark El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Stark El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Stark El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 98.5%).
- •Stark El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Marcus Leadership Academy is the larger school with 718 students compared with 626.
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 Marcus Leadership Academy better than Stark El?
On the Success Index (US), Stark El ranks higher (64.0 vs 33.0 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 Marcus Leadership Academy and Stark El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Farmers Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcus Leadership Academy: 718. Stark El: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcus Leadership Academy and Stark El rank in Texas?
Marcus Leadership Academy is 3411th of 4,686 and Stark El is 935th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).