Palo Alto Middle vs Pershing Park El
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.
Palo Alto Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Pershing Park El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
934 students
| Measure | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas | Pershing Park El Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1508 of 1,684 | #2193 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12622 of 15,369 | #28192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 26.3).
- •Pershing Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Pershing Park El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Pershing Park El is the larger school with 934 students compared with 781.
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 Palo Alto Middle better than Pershing Park El?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Park El ranks higher (45.6 vs 26.3 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 Palo Alto Middle and Pershing Park El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto Middle: 781. Pershing Park El: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto Middle and Pershing Park El rank in Texas?
Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 and Pershing Park El is 2193rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).