Christen Middle vs J C Martin JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christen Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students
J C Martin JR El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Christen Middle Laredo, Texas | J C Martin JR El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,684 | #2203 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10813 of 15,369 | #28253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,115 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J C Martin JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 35.2).
- •J C Martin JR El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •J C Martin JR El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Christen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Christen Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Christen Middle is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 435.
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 Christen Middle better than J C Martin JR El?
On the Success Index (US), J C Martin JR El ranks higher (45.5 vs 35.2 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 Christen Middle and J C Martin JR El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christen Middle: 1,115. J C Martin JR El: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christen Middle and J C Martin JR El rank in Texas?
Christen Middle is 1262nd of 1,684 and J C Martin JR El is 2203rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).