Rutherford El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherford El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
Smith El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Rutherford El Mesquite, Texas | Smith El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2751 of 4,686 | #2638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32077 of 50,301 | #31349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 39.8).
- •Rutherford El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 78.2%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Rutherford El is the larger school with 803 students compared with 533.
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 Rutherford El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (40.9 vs 39.8 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 Rutherford El and Smith El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rutherford El: 803. Smith El: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rutherford El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Rutherford El is 2751st of 4,686 and Smith El is 2638th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).