Bliss El vs Rusk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bliss El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Rusk El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Bliss El El Paso, Texas | Rusk El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2076 of 4,686 | #2890 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27275 of 50,301 | #32978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bliss El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 38.5).
- •Rusk El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bliss El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Bliss El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Rusk El does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Bliss El is the larger school with 459 students compared with 186.
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 Bliss El better than Rusk El?
On the Success Index (US), Bliss El ranks higher (46.8 vs 38.5 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 Bliss El and Rusk El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bliss El: 459. Rusk El: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bliss El and Rusk El rank in Texas?
Bliss El is 2076th of 4,686 and Rusk El is 2890th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).