Irene M Garcia Middle vs La Joya Palmview H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
La Joya Palmview H S
Mission · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,073 students
| Measure | Irene M Garcia Middle Mission, Texas | La Joya Palmview H S Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,684 | #1081 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9383 of 15,369 | #11403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 2,073 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 2,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene M Garcia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 38.2).
- •La Joya Palmview H S does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 90.4%).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •La Joya Palmview H S is the larger school with 2,073 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 La Joya Palmview H S?
On the Success Index (US), Irene M Garcia Middle ranks higher (42.0 vs 38.2 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 La Joya Palmview H S?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene M Garcia Middle: 601. La Joya Palmview H S: 2,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene M Garcia Middle and La Joya Palmview H S rank in Texas?
Irene M Garcia Middle is 1006th of 1,684 and La Joya Palmview H S is 1081st of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).