Mark Twain El vs Richardson Terrace El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
Richardson Terrace El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
| Measure | Mark Twain El Richardson, Texas | Richardson Terrace El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3026 of 4,686 | #1479 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33988 of 50,301 | #22099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 531 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| city | Richardson | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Terrace El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 37.0).
- •Richardson Terrace El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Richardson Terrace El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Richardson Terrace El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Richardson Terrace El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Mark Twain El is the larger school with 531 students compared with 492.
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 Mark Twain El better than Richardson Terrace El?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Terrace El ranks higher (54.4 vs 37.0 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 Mark Twain El and Richardson Terrace El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Richardson and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain El: 531. Richardson Terrace El: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain El and Richardson Terrace El rank in Texas?
Mark Twain El is 3026th of 4,686 and Richardson Terrace El is 1479th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).