Escandon El vs Vanguard Beethoven
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escandon El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Vanguard Beethoven
Edinburg · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,782 students
| Measure | Escandon El Edinburg, Texas | Vanguard Beethoven Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1461 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #21934 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 605 | 1,782 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 1,782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escandon El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Vanguard Beethoven does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Escandon El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 84.8%).
- •Escandon El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.1).
- •Vanguard Beethoven is the larger school with 1,782 students compared with 605.
- •Escandon El is a public school while Vanguard Beethoven is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Escandon El better than Vanguard Beethoven?
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 Escandon El and Vanguard Beethoven?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escandon El: 605. Vanguard Beethoven: 1,782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escandon El and Vanguard Beethoven rank in Texas?
Escandon El is 1461st of 4,686 and Vanguard Beethoven is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).