Blocker Middle vs Manuel Guajardo JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blocker Middle
Texas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
802 students
Manuel Guajardo JR El
Texas City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
501 students
| Measure | Blocker Middle Texas City, Texas | Manuel Guajardo JR El Texas City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,684 | #1554 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7445 of 15,369 | #22644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 802 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Texas City | Texas City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 50.9).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 73.4%).
- •Blocker Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Blocker Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 501.
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 Blocker Middle better than Manuel Guajardo JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel Guajardo JR El ranks higher (53.6 vs 50.9 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 Blocker Middle and Manuel Guajardo JR El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Texas City and Texas City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blocker Middle: 802. Manuel Guajardo JR El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blocker Middle and Manuel Guajardo JR El rank in Texas?
Blocker Middle is 719th of 1,684 and Manuel Guajardo JR El is 1554th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).