Francisco Barrientes Middle vs Vanguard Beethoven
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 870 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francisco Barrientes Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
Vanguard Beethoven
Edinburg · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,782 students
| Measure | Francisco Barrientes Middle Edinburg, Texas | Vanguard Beethoven Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #986 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #9218 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,064 | 1,782 |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | 1,782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Beethoven does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Vanguard Beethoven does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Francisco Barrientes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 84.8%).
- •Francisco Barrientes Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.1).
- •Vanguard Beethoven is the larger school with 1,782 students compared with 1,064.
- •Francisco Barrientes Middle 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 Francisco Barrientes Middle 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 Francisco Barrientes Middle and Vanguard Beethoven?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francisco Barrientes Middle: 1,064. Vanguard Beethoven: 1,782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francisco Barrientes Middle and Vanguard Beethoven rank in Texas?
Francisco Barrientes Middle is 986th of 1,684 and Vanguard Beethoven is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).