Pleasant View El vs R C Loflin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant View El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
R C Loflin Middle
Joshua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
| Measure | Pleasant View El Joshua, Texas | R C Loflin Middle Joshua, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1656 of 4,686 | #850 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23493 of 50,301 | #8260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Joshua | Joshua |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant View El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 47.2).
- •R C Loflin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 53.2%).
- •Pleasant View El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.3).
- •R C Loflin Middle is the larger school with 696 students compared with 536.
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 Pleasant View El better than R C Loflin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant View El ranks higher (52.4 vs 47.2 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 Pleasant View El and R C Loflin Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Joshua and Joshua in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant View El: 536. R C Loflin Middle: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant View El and R C Loflin Middle rank in Texas?
Pleasant View El is 1656th of 4,686 and R C Loflin Middle is 850th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).