DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El vs Narciso Cavazos
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 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
Narciso Cavazos
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El Mission, Texas | Narciso Cavazos Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2938 of 4,686 | #2562 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33353 of 50,301 | #30828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 583 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Narciso Cavazos scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 37.9).
- •Narciso Cavazos does better on math proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Narciso Cavazos does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 95.5%).
- •Narciso Cavazos does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is the larger school with 583 students compared with 471.
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 Narciso Cavazos?
On the Success Index (US), Narciso Cavazos ranks higher (41.7 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 Maria Palmira Mendiola El and Narciso Cavazos?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El: 583. Narciso Cavazos: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El and Narciso Cavazos rank in Texas?
DR Maria Palmira Mendiola El is 2938th of 4,686 and Narciso Cavazos is 2562nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).