Del Castillo - Morningside El vs Garza at Southmost El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Castillo - Morningside El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Garza at Southmost El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Del Castillo - Morningside El Brownsville, Texas | Garza at Southmost El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3491 of 4,686 | #1811 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37145 of 50,301 | #24974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garza at Southmost El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 32.1).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 95.8%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •Del Castillo - Morningside El is the larger school with 526 students compared with 524.
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 Del Castillo - Morningside El better than Garza at Southmost El?
On the Success Index (US), Garza at Southmost El ranks higher (50.3 vs 32.1 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 Del Castillo - Morningside El and Garza at Southmost El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Castillo - Morningside El: 526. Garza at Southmost El: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Castillo - Morningside El and Garza at Southmost El rank in Texas?
Del Castillo - Morningside El is 3491st of 4,686 and Garza at Southmost El is 1811th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).