Austin El vs Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Zavala El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Austin El Harlingen, Texas | Zavala El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2478 of 4,686 | #1792 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30202 of 50,301 | #24866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 295 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zavala El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 42.6).
- •Zavala El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Zavala El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Austin El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Zavala El is the larger school with 332 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 Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Zavala El ranks higher (50.5 vs 42.6 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 Zavala El?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 295. Zavala El: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Zavala El rank in Texas?
Austin El is 2478th of 4,686 and Zavala El is 1792nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).