McMath Middle vs Nelson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McMath Middle
Denton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Nelson El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | McMath Middle Denton, Texas | Nelson El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 1,684 | #828 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5185 of 15,369 | #13914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 644 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 61.3).
- •Nelson El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Nelson El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Nelson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 55%).
- •McMath Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •McMath Middle is the larger school with 644 students compared with 527.
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 McMath Middle better than Nelson El?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson El ranks higher (66.3 vs 61.3 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 McMath Middle and Nelson El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMath Middle: 644. Nelson El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMath Middle and Nelson El rank in Texas?
McMath Middle is 472nd of 1,684 and Nelson El is 828th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).