Merriman Park El vs Morton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriman Park El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Morton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
| Measure | Merriman Park El Dallas, Texas | Morton El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 4,686 | #3897 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8929 of 50,301 | #39929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 446 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | Dallas | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriman Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 27.8).
- •Merriman Park El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Merriman Park El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Merriman Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 92.2%).
- •Merriman Park El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
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 Merriman Park El better than Morton El?
On the Success Index (US), Merriman Park El ranks higher (73.5 vs 27.8 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 Merriman Park El and Morton El?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriman Park El: 446. Morton El: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriman Park El and Morton El rank in Texas?
Merriman Park El is 526th of 4,686 and Morton El is 3897th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).