Cromack - Castaneda El vs Porter Early College H S
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
Porter Early College H S
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students
| Measure | Cromack - Castaneda El Brownsville, Texas | Porter Early College H S Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2737 of 4,686 | #875 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #31987 of 50,301 | #9551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 823 | 1,543 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 39.9).
- •Porter Early College H S does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Cromack - Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Porter Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Porter Early College H S does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Porter Early College H S is the larger school with 1,543 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 Porter Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Early College H S ranks higher (45.6 vs 39.9 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 Cromack - Castaneda El and Porter Early College H S?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cromack - Castaneda El: 823. Porter Early College H S: 1,543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cromack - Castaneda El and Porter Early College H S rank in Texas?
Cromack - Castaneda El is 2737th of 4,686 and Porter Early College H S is 875th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).