Ortiz El vs Veterans Memorial Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 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
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,216 students
| Measure | Ortiz El Brownsville, Texas | Veterans Memorial Early College H S Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 4,686 | #467 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #18130 of 50,301 | #5989 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 564 | 2,216 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 2,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.1 vs 59.3).
- •Ortiz El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Ortiz El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Veterans Memorial Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 94.3%).
- •Veterans Memorial Early College H S does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.1).
- •Veterans Memorial Early College H S is the larger school with 2,216 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 Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ortiz El and Veterans Memorial Early College H S?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortiz El: 564. Veterans Memorial Early College H S: 2,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortiz El and Veterans Memorial Early College H S rank in Texas?
Ortiz El is 1128th of 4,686 and Veterans Memorial Early College H S is 467th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).