Hector P Garcia El vs Jefferson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hector P Garcia El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Jefferson El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Hector P Garcia El Temple, Texas | Jefferson El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3356 of 4,686 | #2614 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36251 of 50,301 | #31209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 33.5).
- •Jefferson El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Jefferson El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Jefferson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Hector P Garcia El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.4).
- •Jefferson El is the larger school with 504 students compared with 396.
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 Hector P Garcia El better than Jefferson El?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El ranks higher (41.1 vs 33.5 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 Hector P Garcia El and Jefferson El?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hector P Garcia El: 396. Jefferson El: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hector P Garcia El and Jefferson El rank in Texas?
Hector P Garcia El is 3356th of 4,686 and Jefferson El is 2614th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).