Kennedy Zapata El vs Salvador Garcia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Zapata El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Salvador Garcia Middle
Rio Bravo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
361 students
| Measure | Kennedy Zapata El Laredo, Texas | Salvador Garcia Middle Rio Bravo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1525 of 4,686 | #1046 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #22365 of 50,301 | #9588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| city | Laredo | Rio Bravo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Zapata El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 41.1).
- •Kennedy Zapata El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Kennedy Zapata El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Kennedy Zapata El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 98.1%).
- •Kennedy Zapata El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Salvador Garcia Middle is the larger school with 361 students compared with 336.
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 Kennedy Zapata El better than Salvador Garcia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Zapata El ranks higher (54.0 vs 41.1 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 Kennedy Zapata El and Salvador Garcia Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Rio Bravo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Zapata El: 336. Salvador Garcia Middle: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Zapata El and Salvador Garcia Middle rank in Texas?
Kennedy Zapata El is 1525th of 4,686 and Salvador Garcia Middle is 1046th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).