Liberty Middle vs Vanguard Picasso
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 652 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle
Pharr · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Vanguard Picasso
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle Pharr, Texas | Vanguard Picasso Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1325 of 1,684 | #2399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11230 of 15,369 | #29628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 742 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Picasso scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 33.3).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 93.9%).
- •Liberty Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.9).
- •Liberty Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 572.
- •Liberty Middle is a public school while Vanguard Picasso 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 Liberty Middle better than Vanguard Picasso?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard Picasso ranks higher (43.5 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 Liberty Middle and Vanguard Picasso?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle: 742. Vanguard Picasso: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle and Vanguard Picasso rank in Texas?
Liberty Middle is 1325th of 1,684 and Vanguard Picasso is 2399th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).