J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy vs Refugio El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
Donna · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
299 students
Refugio El
Refugio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy Donna, Texas | Refugio El Refugio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3936 of 4,686 | #2697 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40266 of 50,301 | #31758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Donna | Refugio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Refugio El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 27.2).
- •Refugio El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Refugio El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Refugio El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 95.3%).
- •J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Refugio El is the larger school with 300 students compared with 299.
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 J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy better than Refugio El?
On the Success Index (US), Refugio El ranks higher (40.3 vs 27.2 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 J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy and Refugio El?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Donna and Refugio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy: 299. Refugio El: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy and Refugio El rank in Texas?
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy is 3936th of 4,686 and Refugio El is 2697th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).