Aida C Escobar El vs Geraldine Palmer El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aida C Escobar El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
Geraldine Palmer El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students
| Measure | Aida C Escobar El Pharr, Texas | Geraldine Palmer El Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2018 of 4,686 | #1769 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26784 of 50,301 | #24674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 735 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Geraldine Palmer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 47.5).
- •Geraldine Palmer El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Geraldine Palmer El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 90.5%).
- •Aida C Escobar El does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •Aida C Escobar El is the larger school with 735 students compared with 657.
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 Aida C Escobar El better than Geraldine Palmer El?
On the Success Index (US), Geraldine Palmer El ranks higher (50.7 vs 47.5 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 Aida C Escobar El and Geraldine Palmer El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aida C Escobar El: 735. Geraldine Palmer El: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aida C Escobar El and Geraldine Palmer El rank in Texas?
Aida C Escobar El is 2018th of 4,686 and Geraldine Palmer El is 1769th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).