Houston El vs Vernon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Vernon Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Houston El Harlingen, Texas | Vernon Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2235 of 4,686 | #1049 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28473 of 50,301 | #9630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 40.9).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 90.7%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.0).
- •Vernon Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 420.
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 Houston El better than Vernon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (45.2 vs 40.9 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 Houston El and Vernon Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 420. Vernon Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Vernon Middle rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2235th of 4,686 and Vernon Middle is 1049th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).