Shepard El vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 319 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shepard El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Wilson Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Shepard El Plano, Texas | Wilson Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 4,686 | #403 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3055 of 50,301 | #4472 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 54% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 64.6).
- •Shepard El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Shepard El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Shepard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 45.5%).
- •Shepard El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Wilson Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 400.
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 Shepard El better than Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shepard El ranks higher (83.7 vs 64.6 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 Shepard El and Wilson Middle?
About 319 m in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shepard El: 400. Wilson Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shepard El and Wilson Middle rank in Texas?
Shepard El is 186th of 4,686 and Wilson Middle is 403rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).