Ligarde El vs Ricardo Molina Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligarde El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Ricardo Molina Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
769 students
| Measure | Ligarde El Laredo, Texas | Ricardo Molina Middle Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2560 of 4,686 | #1591 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30821 of 50,301 | #13330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligarde El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 22.5).
- •Ricardo Molina Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 96.7%).
- •Ligarde El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.7).
- •Ricardo Molina Middle is the larger school with 769 students compared with 571.
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 Ligarde El better than Ricardo Molina Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ligarde El ranks higher (41.7 vs 22.5 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 Ligarde El and Ricardo Molina Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligarde El: 571. Ricardo Molina Middle: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligarde El and Ricardo Molina Middle rank in Texas?
Ligarde El is 2560th of 4,686 and Ricardo Molina Middle is 1591st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).