De Zavala Middle vs Gardens El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Gardens El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
382 students
| Measure | De Zavala Middle Pasadena, Texas | Gardens El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1449 of 1,684 | #3399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12080 of 15,369 | #36576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 457 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardens El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 29.1).
- •Gardens El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Gardens El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 94.1%).
- •De Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.2).
- •De Zavala Middle is the larger school with 457 students compared with 382.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is De Zavala Middle better than Gardens El?
On the Success Index (US), Gardens El ranks higher (33.0 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 Gardens El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Zavala Middle: 457. Gardens El: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Zavala Middle and Gardens El rank in Texas?
De Zavala Middle is 1449th of 1,684 and Gardens El is 3399th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).