Harmony Science Academy - Laredo vs Pierce El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo
Laredo · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Pierce El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Harmony Science Academy - Laredo Laredo, Texas | Pierce El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,684 | #1786 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9682 of 15,369 | #24834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 40.6).
- •Pierce El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Pierce El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Laredo does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Laredo does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.1).
- •Pierce El is the larger school with 662 students compared with 659.
- •Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is a charter school while Pierce El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harmony Science Academy - Laredo better than Pierce El?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce El ranks higher (50.5 vs 40.6 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 Harmony Science Academy - Laredo and Pierce El?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo: 659. Pierce El: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Science Academy - Laredo and Pierce El rank in Texas?
Harmony Science Academy - Laredo is 1062nd of 1,684 and Pierce El is 1786th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).