Aiken El vs Besteiro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 125 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiken El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Besteiro Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students
| Measure | Aiken El Brownsville, Texas | Besteiro Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3365 of 4,686 | #1293 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36295 of 50,301 | #11037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 630 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.4 vs 34.1).
- •Aiken El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Aiken El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 96.3%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.0).
- •Aiken El is the larger school with 630 students compared with 558.
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 Aiken El better than Besteiro Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aiken El and Besteiro Middle?
About 125 m in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken El: 630. Besteiro Middle: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken El and Besteiro Middle rank in Texas?
Aiken El is 3365th of 4,686 and Besteiro Middle is 1293rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).