Heights El vs Manuel Guajardo JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights El
Texas City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
412 students
Manuel Guajardo JR El
Texas City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
501 students
| Measure | Heights El Texas City, Texas | Manuel Guajardo JR El Texas City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3204 of 4,686 | #1554 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35264 of 50,301 | #22644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 412 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| city | Texas City | Texas City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 35.0).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 86.2%).
- •Heights El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Manuel Guajardo JR El is the larger school with 501 students compared with 412.
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 Manuel Guajardo JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel Guajardo JR El ranks higher (53.6 vs 35.0 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 Manuel Guajardo JR El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Texas City and Texas City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights El: 412. Manuel Guajardo JR El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights El and Manuel Guajardo JR El rank in Texas?
Heights El is 3204th of 4,686 and Manuel Guajardo JR El is 1554th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).