Jaime Escalante Middle vs Plainview Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 959 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
Plainview Int
Plainview · Public middle · Grades 5–6
554 students
| Measure | Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr, Texas | Plainview Int Plainview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 1,684 | #1159 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10757 of 15,369 | #10239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 554 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Pharr | Plainview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 35.5).
- •Plainview Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
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 Plainview Int?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview Int ranks higher (38.2 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 Plainview Int?
About 959 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Plainview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jaime Escalante Middle: 554. Plainview Int: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jaime Escalante Middle and Plainview Int rank in Texas?
Jaime Escalante Middle is 1253rd of 1,684 and Plainview Int is 1159th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).