Pena El vs Rivera Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pena El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Rivera Early College H S
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,150 students
| Measure | Pena El Brownsville, Texas | Rivera Early College H S Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2039 of 4,686 | #994 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #26984 of 50,301 | #10643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 2,150 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 2,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pena El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 41.3).
- •Rivera Early College H S does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Pena El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Pena El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 94.4%).
- •Rivera Early College H S does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Rivera Early College H S is the larger school with 2,150 students compared with 501.
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 Pena El better than Rivera Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Pena El ranks higher (47.3 vs 41.3 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 Pena El and Rivera Early College H S?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pena El: 501. Rivera Early College H S: 2,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pena El and Rivera Early College H S rank in Texas?
Pena El is 2039th of 4,686 and Rivera Early College H S is 994th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).