Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville vs William H Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Duncanville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
258 students
William H Byrd Middle
Duncanville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
517 students
| Measure | Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville Duncanville, Texas | William H Byrd Middle Duncanville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1715 of 4,686 | #864 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #24087 of 50,301 | #8372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 258 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Duncanville | Duncanville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 46.7).
- •William H Byrd Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 83%).
- •William H Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.4).
- •William H Byrd Middle is the larger school with 517 students compared with 258.
- •Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is a charter school while William H Byrd Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville better than William H Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks higher (51.6 vs 46.7 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 Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville and William H Byrd Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Duncanville and Duncanville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville: 258. William H Byrd Middle: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville and William H Byrd Middle rank in Texas?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is 1715th of 4,686 and William H Byrd Middle is 864th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).