Brown Middle vs Thigpen-Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Thigpen-Zavala El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Brown Middle McAllen, Texas | Thigpen-Zavala El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 1,684 | #3619 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9356 of 15,369 | #37982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 580 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 30.9).
- •Thigpen-Zavala El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Brown Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Brown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 96.6%).
- •Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Brown Middle is the larger school with 580 students compared with 470.
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 Thigpen-Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Middle ranks higher (42.1 vs 30.9 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 Brown Middle and Thigpen-Zavala El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Middle: 580. Thigpen-Zavala El: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Middle and Thigpen-Zavala El rank in Texas?
Brown Middle is 1000th of 1,684 and Thigpen-Zavala El is 3619th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).