Cromack - Castaneda El vs Hempstead El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 485 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
Hempstead El
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
| Measure | Cromack - Castaneda El Brownsville, Texas | Hempstead El Hempstead, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2737 of 4,686 | #4661 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31987 of 50,301 | #48932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| city | Brownsville | Hempstead |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cromack - Castaneda El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 11.8).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Hempstead El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.1).
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 Hempstead El?
On the Success Index (US), Cromack - Castaneda El ranks higher (39.9 vs 11.8 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 Hempstead El?
About 485 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Hempstead in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cromack - Castaneda El: 823. Hempstead El: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cromack - Castaneda El and Hempstead El rank in Texas?
Cromack - Castaneda El is 2737th of 4,686 and Hempstead El is 4661st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).