DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El vs Juan de Dios Salinas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Juan de Dios Salinas Middle
Mission · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El Mission, Texas | Juan de Dios Salinas Middle Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2938 of 4,686 | #1217 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33353 of 50,301 | #10569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 36.4).
- •Juan de Dios Salinas Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 28%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 97.2%).
- •Juan de Dios Salinas Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.7).
- •Juan de Dios Salinas Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 583.
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 Maria Palmira Mendiola El better than Juan de Dios Salinas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El ranks higher (37.9 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 Maria Palmira Mendiola El and Juan de Dios Salinas Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El: 583. Juan de Dios Salinas Middle: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El and Juan de Dios Salinas Middle rank in Texas?
DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is 2938th 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).