Bernal Middle vs Ladera El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernal Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,617 students
Ladera El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Bernal Middle San Antonio, Texas | Ladera El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,684 | #1496 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3602 of 15,369 | #22230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,617 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 1,617 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernal Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 54.2).
- •Bernal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 49.5%).
- •Ladera El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •Bernal Middle is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 804.
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 Bernal Middle better than Ladera El?
On the Success Index (US), Bernal Middle ranks higher (68.7 vs 54.2 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 Bernal Middle and Ladera El?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernal Middle: 1,617. Ladera El: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernal Middle and Ladera El rank in Texas?
Bernal Middle is 301st of 1,684 and Ladera El is 1496th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).