Coakley Middle vs Jefferson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coakley Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Jefferson El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
| Measure | Coakley Middle Harlingen, Texas | Jefferson El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #779 of 1,684 | #2885 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7824 of 15,369 | #32952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 687 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coakley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 38.5).
- •Jefferson El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Coakley Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Coakley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Coakley Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Coakley Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 259.
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 Coakley Middle better than Jefferson El?
On the Success Index (US), Coakley Middle ranks higher (49.1 vs 38.5 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 Coakley Middle and Jefferson El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coakley Middle: 687. Jefferson El: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coakley Middle and Jefferson El rank in Texas?
Coakley Middle is 779th of 1,684 and Jefferson El is 2885th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).