Ortiz El vs Stillman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 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
Stillman Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
| Measure | Ortiz El Brownsville, Texas | Stillman Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 4,686 | #522 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #18130 of 50,301 | #5769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 564 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortiz El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 58.7).
- •Ortiz El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Ortiz El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Stillman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 94.3%).
- •Stillman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.1).
- •Stillman Middle is the larger school with 964 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 Stillman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ortiz El ranks higher (60.1 vs 58.7 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 Ortiz El and Stillman Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortiz El: 564. Stillman Middle: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortiz El and Stillman Middle rank in Texas?
Ortiz El is 1128th of 4,686 and Stillman Middle is 522nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).