Benavides El vs Stillman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 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
Stillman Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
| Measure | Benavides El Brownsville, Texas | Stillman Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1451 of 4,686 | #522 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #21783 of 50,301 | #5769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stillman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 54.8).
- •Benavides El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Stillman Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Stillman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 78.9%).
- •Stillman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Stillman Middle is the larger school with 964 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 Stillman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stillman Middle ranks higher (58.7 vs 54.8 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 Stillman Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benavides El: 818. Stillman Middle: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benavides El and Stillman Middle rank in Texas?
Benavides El is 1451st of 4,686 and Stillman Middle is 522nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).