Rudder Middle vs Thornton El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 351 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rudder Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students
Thornton El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Rudder Middle San Antonio, Texas | Thornton El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1182 of 1,684 | #1878 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10373 of 15,369 | #25602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 961 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 37.5).
- •Thornton El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Thornton El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Thornton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 77.1%).
- •Rudder Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Rudder Middle is the larger school with 961 students compared with 573.
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 Rudder Middle better than Thornton El?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton El ranks higher (49.4 vs 37.5 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 Rudder Middle and Thornton El?
About 351 m in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rudder Middle: 961. Thornton El: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rudder Middle and Thornton El rank in Texas?
Rudder Middle is 1182nd of 1,684 and Thornton El is 1878th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).