Jaime Escalante Middle vs Jc Kelly El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jaime Escalante Middle
Pharr · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
Jc Kelly El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr, Texas | Jc Kelly El Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 1,684 | #909 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10757 of 15,369 | #15047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 554 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jc Kelly El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 35.5).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle is the larger school with 554 students compared with 260.
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 Jaime Escalante Middle better than Jc Kelly El?
On the Success Index (US), Jc Kelly El ranks higher (64.6 vs 35.5 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 Jaime Escalante Middle and Jc Kelly El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jaime Escalante Middle: 554. Jc Kelly El: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jaime Escalante Middle and Jc Kelly El rank in Texas?
Jaime Escalante Middle is 1253rd of 1,684 and Jc Kelly El is 909th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).