Heights El vs J C Martin JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
J C Martin JR El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Heights El Laredo, Texas | J C Martin JR El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 4,686 | #2203 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17349 of 50,301 | #28253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 508 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 58% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 45.5).
- •Heights El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Heights El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •J C Martin JR El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Heights El is the larger school with 508 students compared with 435.
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 Heights El better than J C Martin JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Heights El ranks higher (61.2 vs 45.5 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 Heights El and J C Martin JR El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights El: 508. J C Martin JR El: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights El and J C Martin JR El rank in Texas?
Heights El is 1071st of 4,686 and J C Martin JR El is 2203rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).