McDonald Middle vs McKenzie El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 538 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonald Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
McKenzie El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | McDonald Middle Mesquite, Texas | McKenzie El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1275 of 1,684 | #3035 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10902 of 15,369 | #34053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 787 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKenzie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 34.8).
- •McKenzie El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •McKenzie El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •McDonald Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.5%).
- •McDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •McDonald Middle is the larger school with 787 students compared with 406.
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 McDonald Middle better than McKenzie El?
On the Success Index (US), McKenzie El ranks higher (36.9 vs 34.8 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 McDonald Middle and McKenzie El?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonald Middle: 787. McKenzie El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonald Middle and McKenzie El rank in Texas?
McDonald Middle is 1275th of 1,684 and McKenzie El is 3035th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).