DR Americo Paredes El vs Juan de Dios Salinas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Juan de Dios Salinas Middle
Mission · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | DR Americo Paredes El Mission, Texas | Juan de Dios Salinas Middle Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2510 of 4,686 | #1217 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30474 of 50,301 | #10569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Americo Paredes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 36.4).
- •DR Americo Paredes El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •DR Americo Paredes El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •DR Americo Paredes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Juan de Dios Salinas Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Juan de Dios Salinas Middle is the larger school with 648 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 Juan de Dios Salinas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), DR Americo Paredes El ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.4 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 Juan de Dios Salinas Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Americo Paredes El: 465. Juan de Dios Salinas Middle: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Americo Paredes El and Juan de Dios Salinas Middle rank in Texas?
DR Americo Paredes El is 2510th of 4,686 and Juan de Dios Salinas Middle is 1217th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).