Austin El vs Memorial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Memorial Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Austin El Harlingen, Texas | Memorial Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2478 of 4,686 | #996 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30202 of 50,301 | #9323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.6 vs 42.3).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 705 students compared with 295.
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 Memorial Middle?
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 Austin El and Memorial Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 295. Memorial Middle: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Memorial Middle rank in Texas?
Austin El is 2478th of 4,686 and Memorial Middle is 996th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).