Heights El vs Memorial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Memorial Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Heights El Laredo, Texas | Memorial Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 4,686 | #1118 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #17349 of 50,301 | #9997 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 39.2).
- •Heights El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Heights El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.2%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 679 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 Memorial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heights El ranks higher (61.2 vs 39.2 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 Memorial Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights El: 508. Memorial Middle: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights El and Memorial Middle rank in Texas?
Heights El is 1071st of 4,686 and Memorial Middle is 1118th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).