Highland Park El vs Rufino Mendoza SR El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 483 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Rufino Mendoza SR El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Amarillo, Texas | Rufino Mendoza SR El Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1586 of 4,686 | #4553 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22964 of 50,301 | #46562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Amarillo | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 17.1).
- •Highland Park El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Highland Park El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Highland Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 92.4%).
- •Highland Park El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
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 Highland Park El better than Rufino Mendoza SR El?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park El ranks higher (53.1 vs 17.1 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 Highland Park El and Rufino Mendoza SR El?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 342. Rufino Mendoza SR El: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and Rufino Mendoza SR El rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 1586th of 4,686 and Rufino Mendoza SR El is 4553rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).