Castle Hills El vs Jackson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hills El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Jackson Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
640 students
| Measure | Castle Hills El San Antonio, Texas | Jackson Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 4,686 | #1066 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12410 of 50,301 | #9701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 40.5).
- •Castle Hills El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Castle Hills El does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Castle Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 74.8%).
- •Castle Hills El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 640 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Hills El better than Jackson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Hills El ranks higher (68.4 vs 40.5 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 Castle Hills El and Jackson Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Hills El: 439. Jackson Middle: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Hills El and Jackson Middle rank in Texas?
Castle Hills El is 725th of 4,686 and Jackson Middle is 1066th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).