McCarroll Middle vs Young El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCarroll Middle
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students
Young El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | McCarroll Middle Decatur, Texas | Young El Decatur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,684 | #2287 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6150 of 15,369 | #28828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 838 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarroll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 44.7).
- •McCarroll Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •McCarroll Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •McCarroll Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Young El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
- •McCarroll Middle is the larger school with 838 students compared with 445.
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 McCarroll Middle better than Young El?
On the Success Index (US), McCarroll Middle ranks higher (56.9 vs 44.7 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 McCarroll Middle and Young El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCarroll Middle: 838. Young El: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCarroll Middle and Young El rank in Texas?
McCarroll Middle is 566th of 1,684 and Young El is 2287th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).