Las Yescas El vs Rio Hondo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Yescas El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Rio Hondo Middle
Rio Hondo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
434 students
| Measure | Las Yescas El San Benito, Texas | Rio Hondo Middle Rio Hondo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2625 of 4,686 | #1328 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31269 of 50,301 | #11239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 354 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | San Benito | Rio Hondo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Yescas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 33.3).
- •Las Yescas El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Las Yescas El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Rio Hondo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 91.5%).
- •Las Yescas El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Rio Hondo Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 354.
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 Las Yescas El better than Rio Hondo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Las Yescas El ranks higher (41.0 vs 33.3 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 Las Yescas El and Rio Hondo Middle?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between San Benito and Rio Hondo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Yescas El: 354. Rio Hondo Middle: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Yescas El and Rio Hondo Middle rank in Texas?
Las Yescas El is 2625th of 4,686 and Rio Hondo Middle is 1328th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).