General Ricardo Sanchez El vs Preparatory for Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 898 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Ricardo Sanchez El
Rio Grande City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Preparatory for Early College H S
Rio Grande City · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
| Measure | General Ricardo Sanchez El Rio Grande City, Texas | Preparatory for Early College H S Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2517 of 4,686 | #544 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #30550 of 50,301 | #6684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 712 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preparatory for Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 42.1).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.8).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El is the larger school with 712 students compared with 430.
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 General Ricardo Sanchez El better than Preparatory for Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Preparatory for Early College H S ranks higher (56.5 vs 42.1 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 General Ricardo Sanchez El and Preparatory for Early College H S?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Ricardo Sanchez El: 712. Preparatory for Early College H S: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Ricardo Sanchez El and Preparatory for Early College H S rank in Texas?
General Ricardo Sanchez El is 2517th of 4,686 and Preparatory for Early College H S is 544th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).