Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle vs Potranco El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 253 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,046 students
Potranco El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
839 students
| Measure | Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle San Antonio, Texas | Potranco El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 1,684 | #1144 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6093 of 15,369 | #18288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,046 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potranco El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 57.2).
- •Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Potranco El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Potranco El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 48.9%).
- •Potranco El does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.4).
- •Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 839.
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 Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle better than Potranco El?
On the Success Index (US), Potranco El ranks higher (59.9 vs 57.2 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 Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle and Potranco El?
About 253 m in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle: 1,046. Potranco El: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle and Potranco El rank in Texas?
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle is 557th of 1,684 and Potranco El is 1144th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).