Hernandez El vs Mendez El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hernandez El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
Mendez El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Hernandez El San Marcos, Texas | Mendez El San Marcos, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2142 of 4,686 | #3440 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27833 of 50,301 | #36814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernandez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 32.7).
- •Hernandez El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Hernandez El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Hernandez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 88.2%).
- •Mendez El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Hernandez El is the larger school with 577 students compared with 533.
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 Hernandez El better than Mendez El?
On the Success Index (US), Hernandez El ranks higher (46.1 vs 32.7 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 Hernandez El and Mendez El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernandez El: 577. Mendez El: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernandez El and Mendez El rank in Texas?
Hernandez El is 2142nd of 4,686 and Mendez El is 3440th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).