Mountainview El vs Parkdale 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.
Mountainview El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Parkdale El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Mountainview El Waco, Texas | Parkdale El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4186 of 4,686 | #4243 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42313 of 50,301 | #42966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 349 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainview El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 23.0).
- •Mountainview El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Parkdale El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Mountainview El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Mountainview El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Parkdale El is the larger school with 497 students compared with 349.
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 Mountainview El better than Parkdale El?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainview El ranks higher (24.0 vs 23.0 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 Mountainview El and Parkdale El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountainview El: 349. Parkdale El: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountainview El and Parkdale El rank in Texas?
Mountainview El is 4186th of 4,686 and Parkdale El is 4243rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).