DR Americo Paredes El vs DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Americo Paredes El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | DR Americo Paredes El Mission, Texas | DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2510 of 4,686 | #2938 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30474 of 50,301 | #33353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Americo Paredes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 37.9).
- •DR Americo Paredes El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.1%).
- •DR Americo Paredes El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.7).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is the larger school with 583 students compared with 465.
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 DR Americo Paredes El better than DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El?
On the Success Index (US), DR Americo Paredes El ranks higher (42.2 vs 37.9 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 DR Americo Paredes El and DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Americo Paredes El: 465. DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Americo Paredes El and DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El rank in Texas?
DR Americo Paredes El is 2510th of 4,686 and DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is 2938th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).