Castro El vs Pearson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Pearson El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Castro El Mission, Texas | Pearson El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3915 of 4,686 | #3108 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40070 of 50,301 | #34536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 328 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 27.5).
- •Pearson El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Pearson El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Pearson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.8%).
- •Pearson El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •Castro El is the larger school with 328 students compared with 307.
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 Castro El better than Pearson El?
On the Success Index (US), Pearson El ranks higher (36.2 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 Pearson El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro El: 328. Pearson El: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro El and Pearson El rank in Texas?
Castro El is 3915th of 4,686 and Pearson El is 3108th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).