Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El vs Rutherford El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Mesquite · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
Rutherford El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
| Measure | Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El Mesquite, Texas | Rutherford El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1240 of 4,686 | #2751 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19381 of 50,301 | #32077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 212 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 39.8).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 78.2%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Rutherford El is the larger school with 803 students compared with 212.
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is a charter school while Rutherford 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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El better than Rutherford El?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El ranks higher (58.3 vs 39.8 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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El and Rutherford El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El: 212. Rutherford El: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El and Rutherford El rank in Texas?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El is 1240th of 4,686 and Rutherford El is 2751st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).