Pirrung El vs Terry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pirrung El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Terry Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | Pirrung El Mesquite, Texas | Terry Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 4,686 | #1337 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33450 of 50,301 | #11297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pirrung El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 33.0).
- •Pirrung El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Pirrung El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 83.7%).
- •Pirrung El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Terry Middle is the larger school with 780 students compared with 407.
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 Pirrung El better than Terry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pirrung El ranks higher (37.8 vs 33.0 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 Pirrung El and Terry Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pirrung El: 407. Terry Middle: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pirrung El and Terry Middle rank in Texas?
Pirrung El is 2950th of 4,686 and Terry Middle is 1337th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).