Berta S Palacios El vs Jaime Escalante Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berta S Palacios El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Jaime Escalante Middle
Pharr · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
| Measure | Berta S Palacios El Pharr, Texas | Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2792 of 4,686 | #1253 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32310 of 50,301 | #10757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berta S Palacios El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 35.5).
- •Berta S Palacios El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Berta S Palacios El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle is the larger school with 554 students compared with 470.
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 Berta S Palacios El better than Jaime Escalante Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Berta S Palacios El ranks higher (39.4 vs 35.5 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 Berta S Palacios El and Jaime Escalante Middle?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berta S Palacios El: 470. Jaime Escalante Middle: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berta S Palacios El and Jaime Escalante Middle rank in Texas?
Berta S Palacios El is 2792nd of 4,686 and Jaime Escalante Middle is 1253rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).