Neff Middle vs The Gathering Place
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neff Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
The Gathering Place
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
| Measure | Neff Middle San Antonio, Texas | The Gathering Place San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,684 | #2619 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9407 of 15,369 | #31239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 810 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.9 vs 41.1).
- •The Gathering Place does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 75.3%).
- •Neff Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.8).
- •Neff Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 555.
- •Neff Middle is a public school while The Gathering Place is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Neff Middle better than The Gathering Place?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Neff Middle and The Gathering Place?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neff Middle: 810. The Gathering Place: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neff Middle and The Gathering Place rank in Texas?
Neff Middle is 1009th of 1,684 and The Gathering Place is 2619th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).