B L Garza Middle vs South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B L Garza Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,035 students
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | B L Garza Middle Edinburg, Texas | South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,684 | #74 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6309 of 15,369 | #1010 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,035 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 86% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 56.1).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 58%).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 49%).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 78.6%).
- •B L Garza Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •B L Garza Middle is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 802.
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 B L Garza Middle better than South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy ranks higher (83.2 vs 56.1 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 B L Garza Middle and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B L Garza Middle: 1,035. South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B L Garza Middle and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy rank in Texas?
B L Garza Middle is 581st of 1,684 and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy is 74th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).