Col Santos Benavides El vs Elias Herrera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Col Santos Benavides El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students
Elias Herrera Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students
| Measure | Col Santos Benavides El Laredo, Texas | Elias Herrera Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 4,686 | #953 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9563 of 50,301 | #9006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 790 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Col Santos Benavides El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 43.7).
- •Col Santos Benavides El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 46.4%).
- •Col Santos Benavides El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.1).
- •Elias Herrera Middle is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 790.
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 Col Santos Benavides El better than Elias Herrera Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Col Santos Benavides El ranks higher (72.5 vs 43.7 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 Col Santos Benavides El and Elias Herrera Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Col Santos Benavides El: 790. Elias Herrera Middle: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Col Santos Benavides El and Elias Herrera Middle rank in Texas?
Col Santos Benavides El is 561st of 4,686 and Elias Herrera Middle is 953rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).