Betts El vs DR Thomas Esparza El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 163 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betts El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
DR Thomas Esparza El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Betts El Edinburg, Texas | DR Thomas Esparza El Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2669 of 4,686 | #2253 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31571 of 50,301 | #28602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 534 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Thomas Esparza El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 40.5).
- •DR Thomas Esparza El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •DR Thomas Esparza El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •DR Thomas Esparza El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 91%).
- •Betts El does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.0).
- •DR Thomas Esparza El is the larger school with 541 students compared with 534.
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 Betts El better than DR Thomas Esparza El?
On the Success Index (US), DR Thomas Esparza El ranks higher (45.0 vs 40.5 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 Betts El and DR Thomas Esparza El?
About 163 m in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betts El: 534. DR Thomas Esparza El: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betts El and DR Thomas Esparza El rank in Texas?
Betts El is 2669th of 4,686 and DR Thomas Esparza El is 2253rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).