Besteiro Middle vs Garza at Southmost El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Besteiro Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students
Garza at Southmost El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Besteiro Middle Brownsville, Texas | Garza at Southmost El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,684 | #1811 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11037 of 15,369 | #24974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garza at Southmost El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 34.1).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.4%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •Besteiro Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 524.
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 Besteiro Middle better than Garza at Southmost El?
On the Success Index (US), Garza at Southmost El ranks higher (50.3 vs 34.1 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 Besteiro Middle and Garza at Southmost El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besteiro Middle: 558. Garza at Southmost El: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besteiro Middle and Garza at Southmost El rank in Texas?
Besteiro Middle is 1293rd of 1,684 and Garza at Southmost El is 1811th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).