DR Javier Saenz Middle vs Evangelina Garza El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Javier Saenz Middle
Penitas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Evangelina Garza El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | DR Javier Saenz Middle Penitas, Texas | Evangelina Garza El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1494 of 1,684 | #2254 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12465 of 15,369 | #28606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| city | Penitas | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evangelina Garza El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 27.1).
- •Evangelina Garza El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Evangelina Garza El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 23%).
- •Evangelina Garza El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 98.5%).
- •DR Javier Saenz Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •DR Javier Saenz Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 384.
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 Javier Saenz Middle better than Evangelina Garza El?
On the Success Index (US), Evangelina Garza El ranks higher (45.0 vs 27.1 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 Javier Saenz Middle and Evangelina Garza El?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Penitas and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Javier Saenz Middle: 601. Evangelina Garza El: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Javier Saenz Middle and Evangelina Garza El rank in Texas?
DR Javier Saenz Middle is 1494th of 1,684 and Evangelina Garza El is 2254th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).