De Zavala Middle vs Galena Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Zavala Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
457 students
Galena Park Middle
Galena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
896 students
| Measure | De Zavala Middle Pasadena, Texas | Galena Park Middle Galena Park, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1449 of 1,684 | #1267 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12080 of 15,369 | #10873 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| city | Pasadena | Galena Park |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galena Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 29.1).
- •Galena Park Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Galena Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Galena Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 94.1%).
- •De Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.7).
- •Galena Park Middle is the larger school with 896 students compared with 457.
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 De Zavala Middle better than Galena Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Galena Park Middle ranks higher (34.9 vs 29.1 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 De Zavala Middle and Galena Park Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Galena Park in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Zavala Middle: 457. Galena Park Middle: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Zavala Middle and Galena Park Middle rank in Texas?
De Zavala Middle is 1449th of 1,684 and Galena Park Middle is 1267th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).