Corina Pena El vs DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 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 Maria Palmira Mendiola El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Corina Pena El Penitas, Texas | DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3645 of 4,686 | #2938 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38194 of 50,301 | #33353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Penitas | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 30.5).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Corina Pena El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.7).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is the larger school with 583 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 Maria Palmira Mendiola El?
On the Success Index (US), DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El ranks higher (37.9 vs 30.5 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 Corina Pena El and DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Penitas and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corina Pena El: 523. DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corina Pena El and DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El rank in Texas?
Corina Pena El is 3645th of 4,686 and DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is 2938th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).