Castro El vs Excellence in Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
Excellence in Leadership Academy
Mission · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
183 students
| Measure | Castro El Mission, Texas | Excellence in Leadership Academy Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3915 of 4,686 | #3422 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40070 of 50,301 | #36655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 328 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excellence in Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 27.5).
- •Castro El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Excellence in Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Excellence in Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 91.8%).
- •Excellence in Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Castro El is the larger school with 328 students compared with 183.
- •Castro El is a public school while Excellence in Leadership Academy 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.
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 Castro El better than Excellence in Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Excellence in Leadership Academy ranks higher (32.9 vs 27.5 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 Castro El and Excellence in Leadership Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro El: 328. Excellence in Leadership Academy: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro El and Excellence in Leadership Academy rank in Texas?
Castro El is 3915th of 4,686 and Excellence in Leadership Academy is 3422nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).