McRae El vs William James Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McRae El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
William James Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | McRae El Fort Worth, Texas | William James Middle Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4281 of 4,686 | #1676 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43231 of 50,301 | #14708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 543 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McRae El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 13.9).
- •McRae El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •McRae El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •William James Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 95.4%).
- •McRae El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •William James Middle is the larger school with 710 students compared with 543.
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 McRae El better than William James Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McRae El ranks higher (22.6 vs 13.9 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 McRae El and William James Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McRae El: 543. William James Middle: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McRae El and William James Middle rank in Texas?
McRae El is 4281st of 4,686 and William James Middle is 1676th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).