Joaquin Cigarroa Middle vs Santo Nino El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
Santo Nino El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Joaquin Cigarroa Middle Laredo, Texas | Santo Nino El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,684 | #1694 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10666 of 15,369 | #23864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,053 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santo Nino El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 35.9).
- •Santo Nino El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Santo Nino El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Santo Nino El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.6%).
- •Joaquin Cigarroa Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.5).
- •Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 542.
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 Joaquin Cigarroa Middle better than Santo Nino El?
On the Success Index (US), Santo Nino El ranks higher (51.9 vs 35.9 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 Joaquin Cigarroa Middle and Santo Nino El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle: 1,053. Santo Nino El: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joaquin Cigarroa Middle and Santo Nino El rank in Texas?
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle is 1238th of 1,684 and Santo Nino El is 1694th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).