Central Middle vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Weslaco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
Sam Houston El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
761 students
| Measure | Central Middle Weslaco, Texas | Sam Houston El Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,684 | #1876 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7541 of 15,369 | #25590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,060 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 49.4).
- •Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 85.3%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.6).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 761.
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 Central Middle better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (50.5 vs 49.4 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 Central Middle and Sam Houston El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 1,060. Sam Houston El: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Central Middle is 735th of 1,684 and Sam Houston El is 1876th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).