Noemi Dominguez El vs Santa Maria Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noemi Dominguez El
La Feria · Public middle · Grades 5–6
387 students
Santa Maria Middle
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
123 students
| Measure | Noemi Dominguez El La Feria, Texas | Santa Maria Middle Santa Maria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,684 | #1623 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10255 of 15,369 | #13642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 17% |
| city | La Feria | Santa Maria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noemi Dominguez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 20.8).
- •Noemi Dominguez El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Noemi Dominguez El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Noemi Dominguez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Santa Maria Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.8).
- •Noemi Dominguez El is the larger school with 387 students compared with 123.
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 Noemi Dominguez El better than Santa Maria Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Noemi Dominguez El ranks higher (38.1 vs 20.8 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 Noemi Dominguez El and Santa Maria Middle?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between La Feria and Santa Maria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Noemi Dominguez El: 387. Santa Maria Middle: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Noemi Dominguez El and Santa Maria Middle rank in Texas?
Noemi Dominguez El is 1162nd of 1,684 and Santa Maria Middle is 1623rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).