B L Garza Middle vs Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Zavala El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | B L Garza Middle Edinburg, Texas | Zavala El Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,684 | #2477 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6309 of 15,369 | #30198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,035 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B L Garza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 42.7).
- •B L Garza Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •B L Garza Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •B L Garza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 88%).
- •B L Garza Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.1).
- •B L Garza Middle is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 565.
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 Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), B L Garza Middle ranks higher (56.1 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 B L Garza Middle and Zavala El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B L Garza Middle: 1,035. Zavala El: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B L Garza Middle and Zavala El rank in Texas?
B L Garza Middle is 581st of 1,684 and Zavala El is 2477th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).