Palo Alto Middle vs Willow Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 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
Willow Springs El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas | Willow Springs El Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1508 of 1,684 | #4054 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12622 of 15,369 | #41246 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.3 vs 25.8).
- •Willow Springs El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Palo Alto Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 77.8%).
- •Willow Springs El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Palo Alto Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 670.
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 Willow Springs El?
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 Palo Alto Middle and Willow Springs El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto Middle: 781. Willow Springs El: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto Middle and Willow Springs El rank in Texas?
Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 and Willow Springs El is 4054th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).