La Encantada El vs San Benito Riverside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Encantada El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
San Benito Riverside Middle
San Benito · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students
| Measure | La Encantada El San Benito, Texas | San Benito Riverside Middle San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3388 of 4,686 | #1291 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36506 of 50,301 | #11033 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | San Benito | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Benito Riverside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 33.1).
- •La Encantada El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •La Encantada El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •San Benito Riverside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 93.2%).
- •San Benito Riverside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.4).
- •San Benito Riverside Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 488.
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 La Encantada El better than San Benito Riverside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Benito Riverside Middle ranks higher (34.2 vs 33.1 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 La Encantada El and San Benito Riverside Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between San Benito and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Encantada El: 488. San Benito Riverside Middle: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Encantada El and San Benito Riverside Middle rank in Texas?
La Encantada El is 3388th of 4,686 and San Benito Riverside Middle is 1291st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).