Mesa Verde El vs Whittier El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Whittier El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde El Amarillo, Texas | Whittier El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3949 of 4,686 | #1867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40344 of 50,301 | #25478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 337 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 58% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 27.1).
- •Whittier El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Whittier El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Whittier El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Mesa Verde El does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Whittier El is the larger school with 440 students compared with 337.
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 Mesa Verde El better than Whittier El?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier El ranks higher (49.6 vs 27.1 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 Mesa Verde El and Whittier El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde El: 337. Whittier El: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde El and Whittier El rank in Texas?
Mesa Verde El is 3949th of 4,686 and Whittier El is 1867th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).