Garcia Middle vs Vermillion Road El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Vermillion Road El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Garcia Middle Brownsville, Texas | Vermillion Road El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1198 of 1,684 | #3233 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10448 of 15,369 | #35480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 870 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garcia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 34.7).
- •Vermillion Road El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 97.9%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 654.
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 Vermillion Road El?
On the Success Index (US), Garcia Middle ranks higher (37.0 vs 34.7 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 Vermillion Road El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia Middle: 870. Vermillion Road El: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia Middle and Vermillion Road El rank in Texas?
Garcia Middle is 1198th of 1,684 and Vermillion Road El is 3233rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).