Palo Alto El vs Robert C Zamora Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Alto El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Robert C Zamora Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Palo Alto El San Antonio, Texas | Robert C Zamora Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4492 of 4,686 | #1535 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45743 of 50,301 | #12842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 528 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert C Zamora Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 18.6).
- •Palo Alto El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Robert C Zamora Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Robert C Zamora Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 93.2%).
- •Robert C Zamora Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Robert C Zamora Middle is the larger school with 655 students compared with 528.
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 Palo Alto El better than Robert C Zamora Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Robert C Zamora Middle ranks higher (25.1 vs 18.6 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 Palo Alto El and Robert C Zamora Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto El: 528. Robert C Zamora Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto El and Robert C Zamora Middle rank in Texas?
Palo Alto El is 4492nd of 4,686 and Robert C Zamora Middle is 1535th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).