Airport El vs Armando Cuellar Middle
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.
Airport El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Armando Cuellar Middle
Weslaco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Airport El Weslaco, Texas | Armando Cuellar Middle Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 4,686 | #1220 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30795 of 50,301 | #10582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 786 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Airport El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 36.3).
- •Airport El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Airport El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Armando Cuellar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 86.3%).
- •Armando Cuellar Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.3).
- •Airport El is the larger school with 786 students compared with 634.
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 Airport El better than Armando Cuellar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Airport El ranks higher (41.7 vs 36.3 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 Airport El and Armando Cuellar Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport El: 786. Armando Cuellar Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport El and Armando Cuellar Middle rank in Texas?
Airport El is 2553rd of 4,686 and Armando Cuellar Middle is 1220th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).