Gutierrez Middle vs Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gutierrez Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
Zavala El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Gutierrez Middle Harlingen, Texas | Zavala El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 1,684 | #1792 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6898 of 15,369 | #24866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 747 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gutierrez Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 50.5).
- •Zavala El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Zavala El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Gutierrez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Gutierrez Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Gutierrez Middle is the larger school with 747 students compared with 332.
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 Gutierrez Middle better than Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Gutierrez Middle ranks higher (53.5 vs 50.5 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 Gutierrez Middle and Zavala El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gutierrez Middle: 747. Zavala El: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gutierrez Middle and Zavala El rank in Texas?
Gutierrez Middle is 649th of 1,684 and Zavala El is 1792nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).