Liberty Memorial Middle vs Palmer-Laakso El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Memorial Middle
San Benito · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
Palmer-Laakso El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Liberty Memorial Middle San Benito, Texas | Palmer-Laakso El San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 1,684 | #1387 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7751 of 15,369 | #21107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | San Benito | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer-Laakso El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 49.5).
- •Palmer-Laakso El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Palmer-Laakso El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Palmer-Laakso El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 84%).
- •Liberty Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Liberty Memorial Middle is the larger school with 673 students compared with 582.
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 Liberty Memorial Middle better than Palmer-Laakso El?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer-Laakso El ranks higher (55.8 vs 49.5 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 Liberty Memorial Middle and Palmer-Laakso El?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between San Benito and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Memorial Middle: 673. Palmer-Laakso El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Memorial Middle and Palmer-Laakso El rank in Texas?
Liberty Memorial Middle is 768th of 1,684 and Palmer-Laakso El is 1387th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).