Alkek El vs Bandera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkek El
Bandera · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Bandera Middle
Bandera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | Alkek El Bandera, Texas | Bandera Middle Bandera, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 4,686 | #929 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25672 of 50,301 | #8863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 574 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Bandera | Bandera |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alkek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 44.3).
- •Alkek El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Alkek El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Bandera Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 59.2%).
- •Alkek El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Alkek El is the larger school with 574 students compared with 534.
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 Alkek El better than Bandera Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alkek El ranks higher (49.2 vs 44.3 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 Alkek El and Bandera Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bandera and Bandera in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alkek El: 574. Bandera Middle: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alkek El and Bandera Middle rank in Texas?
Alkek El is 1884th of 4,686 and Bandera Middle is 929th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).