Hector P Garcia El vs Lamar Middle
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.
Hector P Garcia El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Lamar Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | Hector P Garcia El Temple, Texas | Lamar Middle Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3356 of 4,686 | #1391 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36251 of 50,301 | #11623 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hector P Garcia El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 31.5).
- •Hector P Garcia El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Hector P Garcia El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 553 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 Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hector P Garcia El ranks higher (33.5 vs 31.5 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 Lamar Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hector P Garcia El: 396. Lamar Middle: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hector P Garcia El and Lamar Middle rank in Texas?
Hector P Garcia El is 3356th of 4,686 and Lamar Middle is 1391st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).