El Jardin El vs Perkins Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Jardin El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Perkins Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
| Measure | El Jardin El Brownsville, Texas | Perkins Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3853 of 4,686 | #1109 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39579 of 50,301 | #9957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 28.4).
- •Perkins Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •El Jardin El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •El Jardin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.3%).
- •Perkins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Perkins Middle is the larger school with 480 students compared with 389.
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 El Jardin El better than Perkins Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins Middle ranks higher (39.4 vs 28.4 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 El Jardin El and Perkins Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Jardin El: 389. Perkins Middle: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Jardin El and Perkins Middle rank in Texas?
El Jardin El is 3853rd of 4,686 and Perkins Middle is 1109th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).