Betty Harwell Middle vs Memorial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betty Harwell Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,301 students
Memorial Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,045 students
| Measure | Betty Harwell Middle Edinburg, Texas | Memorial Middle Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1438 of 1,684 | #973 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11974 of 15,369 | #9129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,301 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 29.7).
- •Memorial Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Betty Harwell Middle is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 1,045.
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 Betty Harwell Middle better than Memorial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle ranks higher (43.2 vs 29.7 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 Betty Harwell Middle and Memorial Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Harwell Middle: 1,301. Memorial Middle: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Harwell Middle and Memorial Middle rank in Texas?
Betty Harwell Middle is 1438th of 1,684 and Memorial Middle is 973rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).