Bowie El vs Mendez El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Mendez El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Bowie El San Marcos, Texas | Mendez El San Marcos, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3461 of 4,686 | #3440 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36951 of 50,301 | #36814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 580 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 32.7).
- •Bowie El does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Mendez El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 88.2%).
- •Mendez El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Bowie El is the larger school with 580 students compared with 533.
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 Bowie El better than Mendez El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowie El and Mendez El?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 580. Mendez El: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Mendez El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3461st of 4,686 and Mendez El is 3440th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).