Manzano Middle vs Villa Nueva El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzano Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
837 students
Villa Nueva El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Manzano Middle Brownsville, Texas | Villa Nueva El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,684 | #3575 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7131 of 15,369 | #37642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 837 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 33% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzano Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 31.4).
- •Manzano Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Manzano Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Manzano Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 85.5%).
- •Villa Nueva El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Manzano Middle is the larger school with 837 students compared with 346.
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 Manzano Middle better than Villa Nueva El?
On the Success Index (US), Manzano Middle ranks higher (52.3 vs 31.4 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 Manzano Middle and Villa Nueva El?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzano Middle: 837. Villa Nueva El: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzano Middle and Villa Nueva El rank in Texas?
Manzano Middle is 680th of 1,684 and Villa Nueva El is 3575th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).