Charles Borchers El vs Hector J Garcia Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Borchers El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Hector J Garcia Early College H S
Laredo · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
| Measure | Charles Borchers El Laredo, Texas | Hector J Garcia Early College H S Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1016 of 4,686 | #376 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #16571 of 50,301 | #5118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 95% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.3 vs 62.7).
- •Hector J Garcia Early College H S does better on math proficiency (95% vs 65%).
- •Hector J Garcia Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Charles Borchers El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 89.8%).
- •Charles Borchers El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.6).
- •Charles Borchers El is the larger school with 456 students compared with 392.
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 Charles Borchers El better than Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles Borchers El and Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Borchers El: 456. Hector J Garcia Early College H S: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Borchers El and Hector J Garcia Early College H S rank in Texas?
Charles Borchers El is 1016th of 4,686 and Hector J Garcia Early College H S is 376th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).