Dishman El vs Hcisd Early Childhood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.3 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
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
255 students
| Measure | Dishman El Combes, Texas | Hcisd Early Childhood Academy Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 4,686 | #1880 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21143 of 50,301 | #25629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 313 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Combes | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dishman El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 49.3).
- •Hcisd Early Childhood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 94.2%).
- •Dishman El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Dishman El is the larger school with 313 students compared with 255.
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 Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dishman El ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.3 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 Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Combes and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dishman El: 313. Hcisd Early Childhood Academy: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dishman El and Hcisd Early Childhood Academy rank in Texas?
Dishman El is 1394th of 4,686 and Hcisd Early Childhood Academy is 1880th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).