Blanco Vista El vs D J Red Simon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanco Vista El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
D J Red Simon Middle
Kyle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
| Measure | Blanco Vista El San Marcos, Texas | D J Red Simon Middle Kyle, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1829 of 4,686 | #1439 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25148 of 50,301 | #11976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 787 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| city | San Marcos | Kyle |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanco Vista El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 29.7).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 58.7%).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •D J Red Simon Middle is the larger school with 898 students compared with 787.
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 Blanco Vista El better than D J Red Simon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blanco Vista El ranks higher (50.0 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 Blanco Vista El and D J Red Simon Middle?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and Kyle in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanco Vista El: 787. D J Red Simon Middle: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanco Vista El and D J Red Simon Middle rank in Texas?
Blanco Vista El is 1829th of 4,686 and D J Red Simon Middle is 1439th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).