De Zavala Middle vs Kruse El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 365 m 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
Kruse El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
408 students
| Measure | De Zavala Middle Pasadena, Texas | Kruse El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1449 of 1,684 | #3598 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12080 of 15,369 | #37807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 457 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kruse El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 29.1).
- •Kruse El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Kruse El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •De Zavala Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.6%).
- •De Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •De Zavala Middle is the larger school with 457 students compared with 408.
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 Kruse El?
On the Success Index (US), Kruse El ranks higher (31.1 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 Kruse El?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Zavala Middle: 457. Kruse El: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Zavala Middle and Kruse El rank in Texas?
De Zavala Middle is 1449th of 1,684 and Kruse El is 3598th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).