Buda El vs Ortiz El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 462 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buda El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Ortiz El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Buda El Buda, Texas | Ortiz El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1452 of 4,686 | #1128 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21788 of 50,301 | #18130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 81% |
| city | Buda | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortiz El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 54.8).
- •Ortiz El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •Ortiz El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Buda El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 94.3%).
- •Buda El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
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 Buda El better than Ortiz El?
On the Success Index (US), Ortiz El ranks higher (60.1 vs 54.8 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 Buda El and Ortiz El?
About 462 km in a straight line, between Buda and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buda El: 564. Ortiz El: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buda El and Ortiz El rank in Texas?
Buda El is 1452nd of 4,686 and Ortiz El is 1128th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).