Cromack - Castaneda El vs Faulk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Faulk Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Cromack - Castaneda El Brownsville, Texas | Faulk Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2737 of 4,686 | #1085 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31987 of 50,301 | #9808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 823 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.9 vs 40.0).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Faulk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Faulk Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Faulk Middle is the larger school with 885 students compared with 823.
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 Faulk Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cromack - Castaneda El and Faulk Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cromack - Castaneda El: 823. Faulk Middle: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cromack - Castaneda El and Faulk Middle rank in Texas?
Cromack - Castaneda El is 2737th of 4,686 and Faulk Middle is 1085th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).