Christen Middle vs Macdonell El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 690 m 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
Macdonell El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Christen Middle Laredo, Texas | Macdonell El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,684 | #2053 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10813 of 15,369 | #27098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,115 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macdonell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 35.2).
- •Macdonell El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Macdonell El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Macdonell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Macdonell El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Christen Middle is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 426.
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 Macdonell El?
On the Success Index (US), Macdonell El ranks higher (47.1 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 Macdonell El?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christen Middle: 1,115. Macdonell El: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christen Middle and Macdonell El rank in Texas?
Christen Middle is 1262nd of 1,684 and Macdonell El is 2053rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).