Barbara Fasken El vs George Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Fasken El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
George Washington Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Barbara Fasken El Laredo, Texas | George Washington Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 4,686 | #695 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20648 of 50,301 | #7278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Fasken El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 51.6).
- •Barbara Fasken El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Barbara Fasken El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 75%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Barbara Fasken El is the larger school with 704 students compared with 579.
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 Barbara Fasken El better than George Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Fasken El ranks higher (56.4 vs 51.6 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 Barbara Fasken El and George Washington Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Fasken El: 704. George Washington Middle: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Fasken El and George Washington Middle rank in Texas?
Barbara Fasken El is 1352nd of 4,686 and George Washington Middle is 695th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).