Hicks El vs Mary Helen Berlanga 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.
Hicks El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Mary Helen Berlanga El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Hicks El Corpus Christi, Texas | Mary Helen Berlanga El Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3540 of 4,686 | #4083 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37416 of 50,301 | #41459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 559 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hicks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 25.4).
- •Hicks El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Hicks El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Hicks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 91%).
- •Hicks El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •Mary Helen Berlanga El is the larger school with 590 students compared with 559.
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 Hicks El better than Mary Helen Berlanga El?
On the Success Index (US), Hicks El ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.4 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 Hicks El and Mary Helen Berlanga El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hicks El: 559. Mary Helen Berlanga El: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hicks El and Mary Helen Berlanga El rank in Texas?
Hicks El is 3540th of 4,686 and Mary Helen Berlanga El is 4083rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).