Edcouch-Elsa H S vs Jose Borrego Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edcouch-Elsa H S
Elsa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,309 students
Jose Borrego Middle
Monte Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | Edcouch-Elsa H S Elsa, Texas | Jose Borrego Middle Monte Alto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1230 of 1,419 | #1354 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12994 of 16,910 | #11422 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,309 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Elsa | Monte Alto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.5 vs 32.4).
- •Jose Borrego Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Jose Borrego Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Jose Borrego Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Jose Borrego Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Edcouch-Elsa H S is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 178.
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 Edcouch-Elsa H S better than Jose Borrego Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edcouch-Elsa H S and Jose Borrego Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Monte Alto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edcouch-Elsa H S: 1,309. Jose Borrego Middle: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edcouch-Elsa H S and Jose Borrego Middle rank in Texas?
Edcouch-Elsa H S is 1230th of 1,419 and Jose Borrego Middle is 1354th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).