Merriman Park El vs Northlake El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Northlake El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Merriman Park El Dallas, Texas | Northlake El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 4,686 | #1896 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8929 of 50,301 | #25765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriman Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 49.1).
- •Merriman Park El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Merriman Park El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Merriman Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 61.8%).
- •Northlake El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Merriman Park El is the larger school with 446 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 Merriman Park El better than Northlake El?
On the Success Index (US), Merriman Park El ranks higher (73.5 vs 49.1 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 Merriman Park El and Northlake El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriman Park El: 446. Northlake El: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriman Park El and Northlake El rank in Texas?
Merriman Park El is 526th of 4,686 and Northlake El is 1896th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).