Charles Middle vs Tom Lea JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Tom Lea JR El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
| Measure | Charles Middle El Paso, Texas | Tom Lea JR El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,684 | #1411 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7969 of 15,369 | #21357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Lea JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 48.5).
- •Charles Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Tom Lea JR El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Tom Lea JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 82%).
- •Charles Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.2).
- •Tom Lea JR El is the larger school with 792 students compared with 372.
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 Middle better than Tom Lea JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Tom Lea JR El ranks higher (55.5 vs 48.5 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 Charles Middle and Tom Lea JR El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Middle: 372. Tom Lea JR El: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Middle and Tom Lea JR El rank in Texas?
Charles Middle is 804th of 1,684 and Tom Lea JR El is 1411th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).