Palo Alto Middle vs Reeces Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Reeces Creek El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
832 students
| Measure | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas | Reeces Creek El Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1508 of 1,684 | #2696 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12622 of 15,369 | #31757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reeces Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 26.3).
- •Reeces Creek El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Reeces Creek El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Reeces Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 76.7%).
- •Reeces Creek El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Reeces Creek El is the larger school with 832 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 Reeces Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Reeces Creek El ranks higher (40.3 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 Reeces Creek El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto Middle: 781. Reeces Creek El: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto Middle and Reeces Creek El rank in Texas?
Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 and Reeces Creek El is 2696th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).