John F Kennedy El vs Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy El Mercedes, Texas | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3937 of 4,686 | #1425 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40269 of 50,301 | #11837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 399 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 27.2).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 95%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 399.
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 John F Kennedy El better than Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle ranks higher (30.5 vs 27.2 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 John F Kennedy El and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy El: 399. Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy El and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle rank in Texas?
John F Kennedy El is 3937th of 4,686 and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 1425th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).