Airport El vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
Central Middle
Weslaco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
| Measure | Airport El Weslaco, Texas | Central Middle Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 4,686 | #735 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30795 of 50,301 | #7541 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 786 | 1,060 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 1,060 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 41.7).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Airport El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 86.3%).
- •Airport El does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.9).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 786.
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 Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (50.5 vs 41.7 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 Central Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport El: 786. Central Middle: 1,060. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport El and Central Middle rank in Texas?
Airport El is 2553rd of 4,686 and Central Middle is 735th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).