Atherton El vs Hector P Garcia El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
Hector P Garcia El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Atherton El Arlington, Texas | Hector P Garcia El Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3298 of 4,686 | #3325 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35892 of 50,301 | #36042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| city | Arlington | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.0 vs 33.8).
- •Hector P Garcia El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Hector P Garcia El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Atherton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 93.2%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
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 Atherton El better than Hector P Garcia El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Atherton El and Hector P Garcia El?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 474. Hector P Garcia El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and Hector P Garcia El rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 3298th of 4,686 and Hector P Garcia El is 3325th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).