Jaime Escalante Middle vs Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 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
Kennedy Middle
Pharr · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr, Texas | Kennedy Middle Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 1,684 | #1022 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10757 of 15,369 | #9464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 554 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 35.5).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.1).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle is the larger school with 554 students compared with 519.
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 Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle ranks higher (41.6 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 Kennedy Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jaime Escalante Middle: 554. Kennedy Middle: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jaime Escalante Middle and Kennedy Middle rank in Texas?
Jaime Escalante Middle is 1253rd of 1,684 and Kennedy Middle is 1022nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).