Alberto and Celia Barrera El vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 114 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
Houston El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Alberto and Celia Barrera El Rio Grande City, Texas | Houston El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3498 of 4,686 | #2235 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37188 of 50,301 | #28473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 32.0).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 100%).
- •Alberto and Celia Barrera El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
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 Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (45.2 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 Houston El?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberto and Celia Barrera El: 420. Houston El: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberto and Celia Barrera El and Houston El rank in Texas?
Alberto and Celia Barrera El is 3498th of 4,686 and Houston El is 2235th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).