Irene M Garcia Middle vs Taylor Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 493 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
Taylor Middle
Taylor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Irene M Garcia Middle Mission, Texas | Taylor Middle Taylor, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,684 | #1144 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9383 of 15,369 | #10149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| city | Mission | Taylor |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irene M Garcia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 38.6).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Irene M Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 86.4%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Taylor Middle is the larger school with 602 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 Taylor Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Irene M Garcia Middle ranks higher (42.0 vs 38.6 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 Taylor Middle?
About 493 km in a straight line, between Mission and Taylor in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene M Garcia Middle: 601. Taylor Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene M Garcia Middle and Taylor Middle rank in Texas?
Irene M Garcia Middle is 1006th of 1,684 and Taylor Middle is 1144th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).