Cromack - Castaneda El vs Del Castillo - Morningside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromack - Castaneda El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
Del Castillo - Morningside El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Cromack - Castaneda El Brownsville, Texas | Del Castillo - Morningside El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2737 of 4,686 | #3491 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31987 of 50,301 | #37145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cromack - Castaneda El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 32.1).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Del Castillo - Morningside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El is the larger school with 823 students compared with 526.
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 Cromack - Castaneda El better than Del Castillo - Morningside El?
On the Success Index (US), Cromack - Castaneda El ranks higher (39.9 vs 32.1 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 Cromack - Castaneda El and Del Castillo - Morningside El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cromack - Castaneda El: 823. Del Castillo - Morningside El: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cromack - Castaneda El and Del Castillo - Morningside El rank in Texas?
Cromack - Castaneda El is 2737th of 4,686 and Del Castillo - Morningside El is 3491st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).