Benavides El vs Manzano Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benavides El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
818 students
Manzano Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students
| Measure | Benavides El Brownsville, Texas | Manzano Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1451 of 4,686 | #680 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #21783 of 50,301 | #7131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benavides El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 52.3).
- •Benavides El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Benavides El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Benavides El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 81.2%).
- •Manzano Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Manzano Middle is the larger school with 837 students compared with 818.
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 Benavides El better than Manzano Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benavides El ranks higher (54.8 vs 52.3 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 Benavides El and Manzano Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benavides El: 818. Manzano Middle: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benavides El and Manzano Middle rank in Texas?
Benavides El is 1451st of 4,686 and Manzano Middle is 680th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).