Aida C Escobar El vs Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S
Pharr · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
| Measure | Aida C Escobar El Pharr, Texas | Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2018 of 4,686 | #758 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #26784 of 50,301 | #8577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 735 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 47.5).
- •Aida C Escobar El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Aida C Escobar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 95.5%).
- •Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Aida C Escobar El is the larger school with 735 students compared with 553.
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 Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S ranks higher (49.3 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 Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aida C Escobar El: 735. Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aida C Escobar El and Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S rank in Texas?
Aida C Escobar El is 2018th of 4,686 and Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College H S is 758th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).