Garcia Middle vs Perkins Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garcia Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Perkins Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
| Measure | Garcia Middle Brownsville, Texas | Perkins Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1198 of 1,684 | #1109 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10448 of 15,369 | #9957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 870 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 37.0).
- •Perkins Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Perkins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.0).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 480.
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 Garcia Middle better than Perkins Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins Middle ranks higher (39.4 vs 37.0 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 Garcia Middle and Perkins Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia Middle: 870. Perkins Middle: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia Middle and Perkins Middle rank in Texas?
Garcia Middle is 1198th of 1,684 and Perkins Middle is 1109th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).