Aida C Escobar El vs Vanguard Picasso
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Vanguard Picasso
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Aida C Escobar El Pharr, Texas | Vanguard Picasso Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2018 of 4,686 | #2399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26784 of 50,301 | #29628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 735 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aida C Escobar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 43.5).
- •Aida C Escobar El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Aida C Escobar El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Aida C Escobar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Aida C Escobar El is the larger school with 735 students compared with 572.
- •Aida C Escobar El is a public school while Vanguard Picasso is a charter 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 Aida C Escobar El better than Vanguard Picasso?
On the Success Index (US), Aida C Escobar El ranks higher (47.5 vs 43.5 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 Vanguard Picasso?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aida C Escobar El: 735. Vanguard Picasso: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aida C Escobar El and Vanguard Picasso rank in Texas?
Aida C Escobar El is 2018th of 4,686 and Vanguard Picasso is 2399th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).