Austin El vs Vernon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Vernon Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Austin El Harlingen, Texas | Vernon Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2478 of 4,686 | #1049 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30202 of 50,301 | #9630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 40.9).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 87.1%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.0).
- •Vernon Middle is the larger school with 631 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 Vernon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (42.6 vs 40.9 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 Vernon Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 295. Vernon Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Vernon Middle rank in Texas?
Austin El is 2478th of 4,686 and Vernon Middle is 1049th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).