Don Jose Gallego vs Tarver El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 862 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Jose Gallego
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Tarver El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Don Jose Gallego Laredo, Texas | Tarver El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3432 of 4,686 | #1482 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36722 of 50,301 | #22107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 32.8).
- •Tarver El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Tarver El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Tarver El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Tarver El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Don Jose Gallego is the larger school with 557 students compared with 421.
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 Don Jose Gallego better than Tarver El?
On the Success Index (US), Tarver El ranks higher (54.4 vs 32.8 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 Don Jose Gallego and Tarver El?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Jose Gallego: 557. Tarver El: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Jose Gallego and Tarver El rank in Texas?
Don Jose Gallego is 3432nd of 4,686 and Tarver El is 1482nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).