Elias Herrera Middle vs Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 822 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elias Herrera Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students
| Measure | Elias Herrera Middle Laredo, Texas | Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,684 | #1266 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9006 of 15,369 | #10842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,146 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Laredo | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elias Herrera Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 35.1).
- •Elias Herrera Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 80.5%).
- •Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.1).
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 Elias Herrera Middle better than Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elias Herrera Middle ranks higher (43.7 vs 35.1 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 Elias Herrera Middle and Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
About 822 km in a straight line, between Laredo and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elias Herrera Middle: 1,146. Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elias Herrera Middle and Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle rank in Texas?
Elias Herrera Middle is 953rd of 1,684 and Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle is 1266th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).