Brown Middle vs Ruben Hinojosa El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
580 students
Ruben Hinojosa El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
| Measure | Brown Middle McAllen, Texas | Ruben Hinojosa El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1000 of 1,684 | #730 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9356 of 15,369 | #12454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 580 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | McAllen | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruben Hinojosa El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 42.1).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 87.2%).
- •Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.9).
- •Brown Middle is the larger school with 580 students compared with 472.
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 Brown Middle better than Ruben Hinojosa El?
On the Success Index (US), Ruben Hinojosa El ranks higher (68.4 vs 42.1 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 Brown Middle and Ruben Hinojosa El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Middle: 580. Ruben Hinojosa El: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Middle and Ruben Hinojosa El rank in Texas?
Brown Middle is 1000th of 1,684 and Ruben Hinojosa El is 730th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).