Dishman El vs Gutierrez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dishman El
Combes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Gutierrez Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Dishman El Combes, Texas | Gutierrez Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 4,686 | #649 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #21143 of 50,301 | #6898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| city | Combes | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dishman El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 53.5).
- •Dishman El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Dishman El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Gutierrez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Gutierrez Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.9).
- •Gutierrez Middle is the larger school with 747 students compared with 313.
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 Dishman El better than Gutierrez Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dishman El ranks higher (55.7 vs 53.5 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 Dishman El and Gutierrez Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Combes and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dishman El: 313. Gutierrez Middle: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dishman El and Gutierrez Middle rank in Texas?
Dishman El is 1394th of 4,686 and Gutierrez Middle is 649th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).