Alta Vista El vs South Waco El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
South Waco El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Alta Vista El Waco, Texas | South Waco El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4200 of 4,686 | #4508 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42476 of 50,301 | #45934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 18.3).
- •South Waco El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 97.1%).
- •Alta Vista El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.1).
- •South Waco El is the larger school with 490 students compared with 479.
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 Alta Vista El better than South Waco El?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista El ranks higher (23.7 vs 18.3 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 Alta Vista El and South Waco El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista El: 479. South Waco El: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista El and South Waco El rank in Texas?
Alta Vista El is 4200th of 4,686 and South Waco El is 4508th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).