Maxdale El vs Palo Alto Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 905 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxdale El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Palo Alto Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Maxdale El Killeen, Texas | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3582 of 4,686 | #1508 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37686 of 50,301 | #12622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxdale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 26.3).
- •Maxdale El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Maxdale El does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Maxdale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 76.7%).
- •Maxdale El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Palo Alto Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 511.
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 Maxdale El better than Palo Alto Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Maxdale El ranks higher (31.3 vs 26.3 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 Maxdale El and Palo Alto Middle?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxdale El: 511. Palo Alto Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxdale El and Palo Alto Middle rank in Texas?
Maxdale El is 3582nd of 4,686 and Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).