Martin El vs Sharp El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Sharp El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Martin El Brownsville, Texas | Sharp El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1588 of 4,686 | #1409 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22973 of 50,301 | #21350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharp El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 53.1).
- •Martin El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Sharp El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Martin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 88.4%).
- •Sharp El is the larger school with 432 students compared with 415.
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 Martin El better than Sharp El?
On the Success Index (US), Sharp El ranks higher (55.5 vs 53.1 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 Martin El and Sharp El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin El: 415. Sharp El: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin El and Sharp El rank in Texas?
Martin El is 1588th of 4,686 and Sharp El is 1409th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).