McDonald Middle vs Tosch El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 681 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
Tosch El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | McDonald Middle Mesquite, Texas | Tosch El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1275 of 1,684 | #3124 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10902 of 15,369 | #34656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 787 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tosch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 34.8).
- •Tosch El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Tosch El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •McDonald Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.1%).
- •Tosch El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •McDonald Middle is the larger school with 787 students compared with 625.
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 Tosch El?
On the Success Index (US), Tosch El ranks higher (36.0 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 Tosch El?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonald Middle: 787. Tosch El: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonald Middle and Tosch El rank in Texas?
McDonald Middle is 1275th of 1,684 and Tosch El is 3124th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).