Jefferson Middle vs Scarborough El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
Scarborough El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
925 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle San Antonio, Texas | Scarborough El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,684 | #787 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3612 of 15,369 | #13322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 990 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 67.2).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Scarborough El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 39.6%).
- •Scarborough El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 990 students compared with 925.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Scarborough El?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle ranks higher (68.7 vs 67.2 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 Jefferson Middle and Scarborough El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 990. Scarborough El: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Scarborough El rank in Texas?
Jefferson Middle is 302nd of 1,684 and Scarborough El is 787th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).