Driscoll Middle vs Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driscoll Middle
Corpus Christi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
Zavala El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Driscoll Middle Corpus Christi, Texas | Zavala El Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1465 of 1,684 | #4529 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12202 of 15,369 | #46258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 30% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Driscoll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 17.7).
- •Driscoll Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Driscoll Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Zavala El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Driscoll Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Driscoll Middle is the larger school with 524 students compared with 433.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Driscoll Middle better than Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Driscoll Middle ranks higher (28.5 vs 17.7 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 Driscoll Middle and Zavala El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Driscoll Middle: 524. Zavala El: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Driscoll Middle and Zavala El rank in Texas?
Driscoll Middle is 1465th of 1,684 and Zavala El is 4529th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).