Besteiro Middle vs Lopez Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Lopez Early College H S
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
| Measure | Besteiro Middle Brownsville, Texas | Lopez Early College H S Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,684 | #826 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #11037 of 15,369 | #9160 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,739 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 73% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lopez Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 34.1).
- •Lopez Early College H S does better on math proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Lopez Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 98.7%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.9).
- •Lopez Early College H S is the larger school with 1,739 students compared with 558.
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 Lopez Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Lopez Early College H S ranks higher (47.1 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 Lopez Early College H S?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besteiro Middle: 558. Lopez Early College H S: 1,739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besteiro Middle and Lopez Early College H S rank in Texas?
Besteiro Middle is 1293rd of 1,684 and Lopez Early College H S is 826th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).