Lamar Middle vs Ryan El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 484 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
Ryan El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle Laredo, Texas | Ryan El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,684 | #1653 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11050 of 15,369 | #23436 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,204 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ryan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 34.1).
- •Ryan El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Ryan El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Ryan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 94.6%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.4).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 834.
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 Middle better than Ryan El?
On the Success Index (US), Ryan El ranks higher (52.5 vs 34.1 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 Lamar Middle and Ryan El?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle: 1,204. Ryan El: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle and Ryan El rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle is 1295th of 1,684 and Ryan El is 1653rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).