Carmen Anaya El vs Jaime Escalante Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmen Anaya El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Jaime Escalante Middle
Pharr · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
| Measure | Carmen Anaya El Pharr, Texas | Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1292 of 4,686 | #1253 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20043 of 50,301 | #10757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 429 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Anaya El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 35.5).
- •Carmen Anaya El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Carmen Anaya El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Carmen Anaya El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle is the larger school with 554 students compared with 429.
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 Carmen Anaya El better than Jaime Escalante Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Anaya El ranks higher (57.3 vs 35.5 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 Carmen Anaya El and Jaime Escalante Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Anaya El: 429. Jaime Escalante Middle: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Anaya El and Jaime Escalante Middle rank in Texas?
Carmen Anaya El is 1292nd of 4,686 and Jaime Escalante Middle is 1253rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).