Newman International Academy of Arlington vs Short El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newman International Academy of Arlington
Arlington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
663 students
Short El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
| Measure | Newman International Academy of Arlington Arlington, Texas | Short El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2070 of 4,686 | #3826 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27240 of 50,301 | #39425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 663 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newman International Academy of Arlington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 28.7).
- •Newman International Academy of Arlington does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Newman International Academy of Arlington does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Newman International Academy of Arlington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 82.5%).
- •Short El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.4).
- •Newman International Academy of Arlington is the larger school with 663 students compared with 406.
- •Newman International Academy of Arlington is a charter school while Short El is a public 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 Newman International Academy of Arlington better than Short El?
On the Success Index (US), Newman International Academy of Arlington ranks higher (46.9 vs 28.7 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 Newman International Academy of Arlington and Short El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newman International Academy of Arlington: 663. Short El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newman International Academy of Arlington and Short El rank in Texas?
Newman International Academy of Arlington is 2070th of 4,686 and Short El is 3826th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).