Emiliano Zapata El vs Salinas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emiliano Zapata El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Salinas El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Emiliano Zapata El Mission, Texas | Salinas El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3306 of 4,686 | #2269 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35965 of 50,301 | #28695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 511 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 33.9).
- •Salinas El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Salinas El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Emiliano Zapata El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 97.5%).
- •Salinas El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Emiliano Zapata El is the larger school with 511 students compared with 366.
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 Emiliano Zapata El better than Salinas El?
On the Success Index (US), Salinas El ranks higher (44.9 vs 33.9 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 Emiliano Zapata El and Salinas El?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emiliano Zapata El: 511. Salinas El: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emiliano Zapata El and Salinas El rank in Texas?
Emiliano Zapata El is 3306th of 4,686 and Salinas El is 2269th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).