Michael E Fossum Middle vs Olivero Garza SR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael E Fossum Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
791 students
Olivero Garza SR El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
648 students
| Measure | Michael E Fossum Middle McAllen, Texas | Olivero Garza SR El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,684 | #1826 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5027 of 15,369 | #25116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 791 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael E Fossum Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 50.1).
- •Michael E Fossum Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Michael E Fossum Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Michael E Fossum Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Michael E Fossum Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Michael E Fossum Middle is the larger school with 791 students compared with 648.
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 Michael E Fossum Middle better than Olivero Garza SR El?
On the Success Index (US), Michael E Fossum Middle ranks higher (62.1 vs 50.1 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 Michael E Fossum Middle and Olivero Garza SR El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael E Fossum Middle: 791. Olivero Garza SR El: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael E Fossum Middle and Olivero Garza SR El rank in Texas?
Michael E Fossum Middle is 454th of 1,684 and Olivero Garza SR El is 1826th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).