Pope El vs Shackelford J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
439 students
Shackelford J H
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
510 students
| Measure | Pope El Arlington, Texas | Shackelford J H Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2830 of 4,686 | #834 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32575 of 50,301 | #8155 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 439 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shackelford J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 39.1).
- •Shackelford J H does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Shackelford J H does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Shackelford J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 79.5%).
- •Pope El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •Shackelford J H is the larger school with 510 students compared with 439.
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 Pope El better than Shackelford J H?
On the Success Index (US), Shackelford J H ranks higher (47.7 vs 39.1 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 Pope El and Shackelford J H?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope El: 439. Shackelford J H: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope El and Shackelford J H rank in Texas?
Pope El is 2830th of 4,686 and Shackelford J H is 834th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).