Besteiro Middle vs Palm Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Palm Grove El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Besteiro Middle Brownsville, Texas | Palm Grove El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,684 | #2839 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11037 of 15,369 | #32628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Grove El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 34.1).
- •Palm Grove El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Palm Grove El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 95.6%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Besteiro Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 294.
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 Palm Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Grove El ranks higher (39.0 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 Palm Grove El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besteiro Middle: 558. Palm Grove El: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besteiro Middle and Palm Grove El rank in Texas?
Besteiro Middle is 1293rd of 1,684 and Palm Grove El is 2839th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).