Irene M Garcia Middle vs Jose de Escandon El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irene M Garcia Middle
Mission · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Jose de Escandon El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Irene M Garcia Middle Mission, Texas | Jose de Escandon El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,684 | #1477 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9383 of 15,369 | #22076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jose de Escandon El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 42.0).
- •Jose de Escandon El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Jose de Escandon El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 86.5%).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Jose de Escandon El is the larger school with 614 students compared with 601.
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 Irene M Garcia Middle better than Jose de Escandon El?
On the Success Index (US), Jose de Escandon El ranks higher (54.4 vs 42.0 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 Irene M Garcia Middle and Jose de Escandon El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene M Garcia Middle: 601. Jose de Escandon El: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene M Garcia Middle and Jose de Escandon El rank in Texas?
Irene M Garcia Middle is 1006th of 1,684 and Jose de Escandon El is 1477th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).