McMichael Middle vs Thomas J Rusk El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McMichael Middle
Nacogdoches · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,275 students
Thomas J Rusk El
Nacogdoches · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | McMichael Middle Nacogdoches, Texas | Thomas J Rusk El Nacogdoches, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1355 of 1,684 | #2284 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11424 of 15,369 | #28817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,275 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas J Rusk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 32.4).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •McMichael Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •McMichael Middle is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 422.
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 McMichael Middle better than Thomas J Rusk El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J Rusk El ranks higher (44.7 vs 32.4 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 McMichael Middle and Thomas J Rusk El?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Nacogdoches and Nacogdoches in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMichael Middle: 1,275. Thomas J Rusk El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMichael Middle and Thomas J Rusk El rank in Texas?
McMichael Middle is 1355th of 1,684 and Thomas J Rusk El is 2284th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).