Ortiz El vs Pace Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ortiz El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Pace Early College H S
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students
| Measure | Ortiz El Brownsville, Texas | Pace Early College H S Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 4,686 | #718 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #18130 of 50,301 | #8191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 564 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 93% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortiz El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 50.8).
- •Pace Early College H S does better on math proficiency (93% vs 81%).
- •Ortiz El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Pace Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 94.3%).
- •Pace Early College H S does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.1).
- •Pace Early College H S is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 564.
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 Ortiz El better than Pace Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Ortiz El ranks higher (60.1 vs 50.8 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 Ortiz El and Pace Early College H S?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortiz El: 564. Pace Early College H S: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortiz El and Pace Early College H S rank in Texas?
Ortiz El is 1128th of 4,686 and Pace Early College H S is 718th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).