Cardenas Center vs Gus Garcia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 172 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardenas Center
San Antonio · Public other · Grades PK–PK
264 students
Gus Garcia Middle
San Antonio · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
| Measure | Cardenas Center San Antonio, Texas | Gus Garcia Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1669 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #14435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardenas Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.1%).
- •Cardenas Center does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •Gus Garcia Middle is the larger school with 684 students compared with 264.
- •Cardenas Center is a public school while Gus Garcia Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cardenas Center better than Gus Garcia Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardenas Center and Gus Garcia Middle?
About 172 m in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardenas Center: 264. Gus Garcia Middle: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardenas Center and Gus Garcia Middle rank in Texas?
Cardenas Center is unranked and Gus Garcia Middle is 1669th of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).