Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence vs Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl
Balch Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
751 students
| Measure | Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence Dallas, Texas | Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl Balch Springs, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1566 of 1,684 | #865 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13110 of 15,369 | #8373 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 467 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| city | Dallas | Balch Springs |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 23.6).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl is the larger school with 751 students compared with 467.
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 Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence better than Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl ranks higher (46.7 vs 23.6 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 Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence and Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Balch Springs in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence: 467. Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence and Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl rank in Texas?
Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence is 1566th of 1,684 and Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middl is 865th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).