Mendez Middle vs Palm El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendez Middle
Austin · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
199 students
Palm El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Mendez Middle Austin, Texas | Palm El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1684 of 1,684 | #3107 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15241 of 15,369 | #34533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 199 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 7.7).
- •Palm El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Palm El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Palm El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 89.9%).
- •Palm El is the larger school with 329 students compared with 199.
- •Mendez Middle is a charter school while Palm El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mendez Middle better than Palm El?
On the Success Index (US), Palm El ranks higher (36.2 vs 7.7 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 Mendez Middle and Palm El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendez Middle: 199. Palm El: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendez Middle and Palm El rank in Texas?
Mendez Middle is 1684th of 1,684 and Palm El is 3107th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).