C E Vail El vs Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Vail El
La Feria · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
376 students
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students
| Measure | C E Vail El La Feria, Texas | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3011 of 4,686 | #1425 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33890 of 50,301 | #11837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 376 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | La Feria | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C E Vail El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 30.5).
- •C E Vail El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •C E Vail El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 94.1%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 376.
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 C E Vail El better than Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), C E Vail El ranks higher (37.1 vs 30.5 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 C E Vail El and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between La Feria and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Vail El: 376. Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Vail El and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle rank in Texas?
C E Vail El is 3011th of 4,686 and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 1425th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).