Austin El vs Francisco Barrientes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Francisco Barrientes Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
| Measure | Austin El Edinburg, Texas | Francisco Barrientes Middle Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 4,686 | #986 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #19838 of 50,301 | #9218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 42.7).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Francisco Barrientes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Francisco Barrientes Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Francisco Barrientes Middle is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 366.
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 Austin El better than Francisco Barrientes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (57.6 vs 42.7 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 Austin El and Francisco Barrientes Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 366. Francisco Barrientes Middle: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Francisco Barrientes Middle rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1278th of 4,686 and Francisco Barrientes Middle is 986th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).