Cactus Trails vs Montana Vista El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Trails
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,006 students
Montana Vista El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Cactus Trails El Paso, Texas | Montana Vista El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2842 of 4,686 | #2993 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32655 of 50,301 | #33751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,006 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cactus Trails scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 37.4).
- •Cactus Trails does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 90.2%).
- •Montana Vista El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Cactus Trails is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 457.
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 Cactus Trails better than Montana Vista El?
On the Success Index (US), Cactus Trails ranks higher (38.9 vs 37.4 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 Cactus Trails and Montana Vista El?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Trails: 1,006. Montana Vista El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Trails and Montana Vista El rank in Texas?
Cactus Trails is 2842nd of 4,686 and Montana Vista El is 2993rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).