Crain El vs Patti Welder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crain El
Victoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
Patti Welder Middle
Victoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Crain El Victoria, Texas | Patti Welder Middle Victoria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4248 of 4,686 | #1466 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42996 of 50,301 | #12204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 561 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Victoria | Victoria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patti Welder Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 22.9).
- •Crain El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Patti Welder Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 85.4%).
- •Patti Welder Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.5).
- •Patti Welder Middle is the larger school with 566 students compared with 561.
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 Crain El better than Patti Welder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Patti Welder Middle ranks higher (28.5 vs 22.9 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 Crain El and Patti Welder Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain El: 561. Patti Welder Middle: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain El and Patti Welder Middle rank in Texas?
Crain El is 4248th of 4,686 and Patti Welder Middle is 1466th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).