Finley El vs George Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finley El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
George Washington Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Finley El Laredo, Texas | George Washington Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2201 of 4,686 | #695 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28240 of 50,301 | #7278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 45.5).
- •George Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Finley El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 80.9%).
- •Finley El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •George Washington Middle is the larger school with 579 students compared with 471.
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 Finley El better than George Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 45.5 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 Finley El and George Washington Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finley El: 471. George Washington Middle: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finley El and George Washington Middle rank in Texas?
Finley El is 2201st of 4,686 and George Washington Middle is 695th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).