Burke El vs Jefferson Middle
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.
Burke El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Jefferson Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Burke El San Antonio, Texas | Jefferson Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #824 of 4,686 | #302 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13879 of 50,301 | #3612 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 66.3).
- •Burke El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 64.6%).
- •Burke El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 542.
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 Burke El better than Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle ranks higher (68.7 vs 66.3 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 Burke El and Jefferson Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke El: 542. Jefferson Middle: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke El and Jefferson Middle rank in Texas?
Burke El is 824th of 4,686 and Jefferson Middle is 302nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).