Long El vs Memorial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Memorial Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Long El Harlingen, Texas | Memorial Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2131 of 4,686 | #996 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #27698 of 50,301 | #9323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 42.3).
- •Long El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Long El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Long El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 89.2%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 705 students compared with 475.
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 Long El better than Memorial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Long El ranks higher (46.3 vs 42.3 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 Long El and Memorial Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long El: 475. Memorial Middle: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long El and Memorial Middle rank in Texas?
Long El is 2131st of 4,686 and Memorial Middle is 996th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).