Ellison El vs Garcia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
Garcia Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,360 students
| Measure | Ellison El San Antonio, Texas | Garcia Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #657 of 4,686 | #97 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11305 of 50,301 | #1324 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 1,360 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 1,360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garcia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 70.0).
- •Garcia Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 32.6%).
- •Ellison El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.7).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 780.
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 Ellison El better than Garcia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garcia Middle ranks higher (81.0 vs 70.0 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 Ellison El and Garcia Middle?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellison El: 780. Garcia Middle: 1,360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellison El and Garcia Middle rank in Texas?
Ellison El is 657th of 4,686 and Garcia Middle is 97th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).