Christen Middle vs Kimbrough Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 652 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
Kimbrough Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students
| Measure | Christen Middle Laredo, Texas | Kimbrough Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,684 | #936 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10813 of 15,369 | #8911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Laredo | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimbrough Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 35.2).
- •Kimbrough Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Kimbrough Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Kimbrough Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Christen Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
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 Kimbrough Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kimbrough Middle ranks higher (44.1 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 Kimbrough Middle?
About 652 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christen Middle: 1,115. Kimbrough Middle: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christen Middle and Kimbrough Middle rank in Texas?
Christen Middle is 1262nd of 1,684 and Kimbrough Middle is 936th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).