Heights El vs Lamar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Lamar Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
| Measure | Heights El Laredo, Texas | Lamar Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 4,686 | #1295 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #17349 of 50,301 | #11050 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 1,204 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 45% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 34.1).
- •Heights El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •Heights El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 98.2%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 508.
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 Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heights El ranks higher (61.2 vs 34.1 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 Lamar Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights El: 508. Lamar Middle: 1,204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights El and Lamar Middle rank in Texas?
Heights El is 1071st of 4,686 and Lamar Middle is 1295th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).