Pope El vs Speer El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 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
Speer El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
| Measure | Pope El Arlington, Texas | Speer El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2830 of 4,686 | #4457 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32575 of 50,301 | #45180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 439 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pope El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 19.5).
- •Pope El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Pope El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Pope El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 95.3%).
- •Pope El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Speer El is the larger school with 682 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 Speer El?
On the Success Index (US), Pope El ranks higher (39.1 vs 19.5 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 Speer El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope El: 439. Speer El: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope El and Speer El rank in Texas?
Pope El is 2830th of 4,686 and Speer El is 4457th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).