Langford El vs Mendez Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langford El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
Mendez Middle
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
199 students
| Measure | Langford El Austin, Texas | Mendez Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3984 of 4,686 | #1684 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40591 of 50,301 | #15241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 391 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 7.7).
- •Langford El does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Langford El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Mendez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Langford El is the larger school with 391 students compared with 199.
- •Langford El is a public school while Mendez Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Langford El better than Mendez Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Langford El ranks higher (26.7 vs 7.7 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 Langford El and Mendez Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langford El: 391. Mendez Middle: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langford El and Mendez Middle rank in Texas?
Langford El is 3984th of 4,686 and Mendez Middle is 1684th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).