Beard El vs Garcia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beard El
Helotes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Garcia Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,360 students
| Measure | Beard El Helotes, Texas | Garcia Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #105 of 4,686 | #97 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1960 of 50,301 | #1324 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 1,360 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| city | Helotes | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 81.0).
- •Beard El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Beard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 18.9%).
- •Beard El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 499.
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 Beard El better than Garcia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Beard El ranks higher (86.1 vs 81.0 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 Beard El and Garcia Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Helotes and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard El: 499. Garcia Middle: 1,360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard El and Garcia Middle rank in Texas?
Beard El is 105th of 4,686 and Garcia Middle is 97th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).