Alberto and Celia Barrera El vs Veterans Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 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
Veterans Middle
Rio Grande City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Alberto and Celia Barrera El Rio Grande City, Texas | Veterans Middle Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3498 of 4,686 | #1169 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37188 of 50,301 | #10299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 32.0).
- •Alberto and Celia Barrera El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Veterans Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Veterans Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 100%).
- •Veterans Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Veterans Middle is the larger school with 734 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 Veterans Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Middle ranks higher (37.9 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 Veterans Middle?
About 3.7 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. Veterans Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberto and Celia Barrera El and Veterans Middle rank in Texas?
Alberto and Celia Barrera El is 3498th of 4,686 and Veterans Middle is 1169th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).