Lacoste El vs Medina Valley H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacoste El
Lacoste · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Medina Valley H S
Castroville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,626 students
| Measure | Lacoste El Lacoste, Texas | Medina Valley H S Castroville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1367 of 4,686 | #551 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #20901 of 50,301 | #6730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 2,626 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 2,626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| city | Lacoste | Castroville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.1 vs 56.3).
- •Medina Valley H S does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Medina Valley H S does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Medina Valley H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 63.6%).
- •Lacoste El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.4).
- •Medina Valley H S is the larger school with 2,626 students compared with 610.
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 Lacoste El better than Medina Valley H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lacoste El and Medina Valley H S?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lacoste and Castroville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacoste El: 610. Medina Valley H S: 2,626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacoste El and Medina Valley H S rank in Texas?
Lacoste El is 1367th of 4,686 and Medina Valley H S is 551st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).