Alberto and Celia Barrera El vs General Ricardo Sanchez El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alberto and Celia Barrera El
Rio Grande City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
General Ricardo Sanchez El
Rio Grande City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | Alberto and Celia Barrera El Rio Grande City, Texas | General Ricardo Sanchez El Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3498 of 4,686 | #2517 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37188 of 50,301 | #30550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 420 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 32.0).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 30%).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 100%).
- •Alberto and Celia Barrera El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.8).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El is the larger school with 712 students compared with 420.
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 Alberto and Celia Barrera El better than General Ricardo Sanchez El?
On the Success Index (US), General Ricardo Sanchez El ranks higher (42.1 vs 32.0 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 Alberto and Celia Barrera El and General Ricardo Sanchez El?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberto and Celia Barrera El: 420. General Ricardo Sanchez El: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberto and Celia Barrera El and General Ricardo Sanchez El rank in Texas?
Alberto and Celia Barrera El is 3498th of 4,686 and General Ricardo Sanchez El is 2517th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).