Lacoste El vs Medina Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 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 Middle
Castroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,157 students
| Measure | Lacoste El Lacoste, Texas | Medina Valley Middle Castroville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1367 of 4,686 | #702 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20901 of 50,301 | #7311 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 610 | 1,157 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | Lacoste | Castroville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lacoste El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 51.5).
- •Medina Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Lacoste El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Medina Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 63.6%).
- •Lacoste El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.6).
- •Medina Valley Middle is the larger school with 1,157 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lacoste El ranks higher (56.1 vs 51.5 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 Lacoste El and Medina Valley Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lacoste and Castroville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacoste El: 610. Medina Valley Middle: 1,157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacoste El and Medina Valley Middle rank in Texas?
Lacoste El is 1367th of 4,686 and Medina Valley Middle is 702nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).