Red Oak Middle vs Shackelford El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Oak Middle
Red Oak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,488 students
Shackelford El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Red Oak Middle Red Oak, Texas | Shackelford El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #774 of 1,684 | #638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7797 of 15,369 | #10976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,488 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 1,488 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | Red Oak | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shackelford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 49.3).
- •Shackelford El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Shackelford El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Shackelford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Shackelford El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.3).
- •Red Oak Middle is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 452.
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 Red Oak Middle better than Shackelford El?
On the Success Index (US), Shackelford El ranks higher (70.5 vs 49.3 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 Red Oak Middle and Shackelford El?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Red Oak and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red Oak Middle: 1,488. Shackelford El: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red Oak Middle and Shackelford El rank in Texas?
Red Oak Middle is 774th of 1,684 and Shackelford El is 638th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).