G W Carver Middle vs La Vega El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G W Carver Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
La Vega El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
630 students
| Measure | G W Carver Middle Waco, Texas | La Vega El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1511 of 1,684 | #3360 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12652 of 15,369 | #36261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 723 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Vega El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 26.1).
- •La Vega El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •La Vega El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •La Vega El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 96.3%).
- •G W Carver Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •G W Carver Middle is the larger school with 723 students compared with 630.
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 G W Carver Middle better than La Vega El?
On the Success Index (US), La Vega El ranks higher (33.5 vs 26.1 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 G W Carver Middle and La Vega El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G W Carver Middle: 723. La Vega El: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G W Carver Middle and La Vega El rank in Texas?
G W Carver Middle is 1511th of 1,684 and La Vega El is 3360th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).