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De Zavala Middle vs Jackson Int

A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDe Zavala Middle
Pasadena, Texas
Jackson Int
Pasadena, Texas
Success Index (US)
29
Lower 50%
41
Lower 50%
State rank#1449 of 1,684#1054 of 1,684
National rank#12080 of 15,369#9641 of 15,369
SectorPublicPublic
TypeMiddleMiddle
Year rangeGrades 5โ€“6Grades 7โ€“8
Students457527
Enrollment457527
Free/reduced-price lunch94.1%93%
Students per teacher10.411.7
Reading proficiency30%37%
Math proficiency29%46%
cityPasadenaPasadena
stateTexasTexas
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJackson Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 29.1).
  • โ€ขJackson Int does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
  • โ€ขJackson Int does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
  • โ€ขJackson Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94.1%).
  • โ€ขDe Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.7).
  • โ€ขJackson Int is the larger school with 527 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 Jackson Int?

On the Success Index (US), Jackson Int ranks higher (40.8 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 Jackson Int?

About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.

Which has the better Enrollment?

De Zavala Middle: 457. Jackson Int: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do De Zavala Middle and Jackson Int rank in Texas?

De Zavala Middle is 1449th of 1,684 and Jackson Int is 1054th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).