Goodnight Middle vs Mendez El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodnight Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
Mendez El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Goodnight Middle San Marcos, Texas | Mendez El San Marcos, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1440 of 1,684 | #3440 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11979 of 15,369 | #36814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 884 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 29.7).
- •Goodnight Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Mendez El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Goodnight Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Mendez El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Goodnight Middle is the larger school with 884 students compared with 533.
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 Goodnight Middle better than Mendez El?
On the Success Index (US), Mendez El ranks higher (32.7 vs 29.7 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 Goodnight Middle and Mendez El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodnight Middle: 884. Mendez El: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodnight Middle and Mendez El rank in Texas?
Goodnight Middle is 1440th of 1,684 and Mendez El is 3440th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).