Richardson Heights El vs Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richardson Heights El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
501 students
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet
Richardson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
771 students
| Measure | Richardson Heights El Richardson, Texas | Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1929 of 4,686 | #394 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #26055 of 50,301 | #4363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 501 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Richardson | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 48.7).
- •Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 49.9%).
- •Richardson Heights El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet is the larger school with 771 students compared with 501.
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 Richardson Heights El better than Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet ranks higher (65.1 vs 48.7 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 Richardson Heights El and Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Richardson and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richardson Heights El: 501. Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richardson Heights El and Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet rank in Texas?
Richardson Heights El is 1929th of 4,686 and Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet is 394th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).