Corina Pena El vs DR Javier Saenz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corina Pena El
Penitas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
DR Javier Saenz Middle
Penitas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Corina Pena El Penitas, Texas | DR Javier Saenz Middle Penitas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3645 of 4,686 | #1494 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38194 of 50,301 | #12465 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Penitas | Penitas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corina Pena El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 27.1).
- •Corina Pena El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Corina Pena El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Corina Pena El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 98.5%).
- •DR Javier Saenz Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •DR Javier Saenz Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 523.
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 Corina Pena El better than DR Javier Saenz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Corina Pena El ranks higher (30.5 vs 27.1 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 Corina Pena El and DR Javier Saenz Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Penitas and Penitas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corina Pena El: 523. DR Javier Saenz Middle: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corina Pena El and DR Javier Saenz Middle rank in Texas?
Corina Pena El is 3645th of 4,686 and DR Javier Saenz Middle is 1494th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).