Buckalew El vs Cromack - Castaneda El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 514 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckalew El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
823 students
Cromack - Castaneda El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
| Measure | Buckalew El The Woodlands, Texas | Cromack - Castaneda El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 4,686 | #2737 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3374 of 50,301 | #31987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 57% |
| city | The Woodlands | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckalew El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 39.9).
- •Buckalew El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 57%).
- •Buckalew El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •Buckalew El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.5).
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 Buckalew El better than Cromack - Castaneda El?
On the Success Index (US), Buckalew El ranks higher (83.0 vs 39.9 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 Buckalew El and Cromack - Castaneda El?
About 514 km in a straight line, between The Woodlands and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckalew El: 823. Cromack - Castaneda El: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckalew El and Cromack - Castaneda El rank in Texas?
Buckalew El is 209th of 4,686 and Cromack - Castaneda El is 2737th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).