Parker El vs Rusk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
468 students
Rusk El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
516 students
| Measure | Parker El Midland, Texas | Rusk El Midland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1923 of 4,686 | #3017 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25977 of 50,301 | #33933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 468 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | Midland | Midland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 37.1).
- •Parker El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Rusk El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Parker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 67.2%).
- •Parker El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.4).
- •Rusk El is the larger school with 516 students compared with 468.
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 Parker El better than Rusk El?
On the Success Index (US), Parker El ranks higher (48.8 vs 37.1 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 Parker El and Rusk El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker El: 468. Rusk El: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker El and Rusk El rank in Texas?
Parker El is 1923rd of 4,686 and Rusk El is 3017th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).