Lamar El vs Wiggs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 204 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Wiggs Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Lamar El El Paso, Texas | Wiggs Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #841 of 4,686 | #863 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14049 of 50,301 | #8371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 46.7).
- •Lamar El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Lamar El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Wiggs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 94.7%).
- •Lamar El does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.5).
- •Wiggs Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 265.
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 Lamar El better than Wiggs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar El ranks higher (66.1 vs 46.7 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 Lamar El and Wiggs Middle?
About 204 m in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar El: 265. Wiggs Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar El and Wiggs Middle rank in Texas?
Lamar El is 841st of 4,686 and Wiggs Middle is 863rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).