Meadows El vs Mendenhall El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Mendenhall El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Meadows El Plano, Texas | Mendenhall El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2654 of 4,686 | #2924 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31468 of 50,301 | #33230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 38.1).
- •Meadows El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Mendenhall El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 87.2%).
- •Meadows El does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.0).
- •Mendenhall El is the larger school with 563 students compared with 414.
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 Meadows El better than Mendenhall El?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows El ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.1 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 Meadows El and Mendenhall El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadows El: 414. Mendenhall El: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadows El and Mendenhall El rank in Texas?
Meadows El is 2654th of 4,686 and Mendenhall El is 2924th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).