Nathan Adams El vs Thomas C Marsh Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan Adams El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students
Thomas C Marsh Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
445 students
| Measure | Nathan Adams El Dallas, Texas | Thomas C Marsh Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3238 of 4,686 | #1553 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #35525 of 50,301 | #13034 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 435 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Adams El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 24.0).
- •Nathan Adams El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Nathan Adams El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Nathan Adams El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 97.3%).
- •Thomas C Marsh Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Thomas C Marsh Middle is the larger school with 445 students compared with 435.
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 Nathan Adams El better than Thomas C Marsh Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Adams El ranks higher (34.6 vs 24.0 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 Nathan Adams El and Thomas C Marsh Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan Adams El: 435. Thomas C Marsh Middle: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan Adams El and Thomas C Marsh Middle rank in Texas?
Nathan Adams El is 3238th of 4,686 and Thomas C Marsh Middle is 1553rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).