Pena El vs Vermillion Road El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 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
Vermillion Road El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Pena El Brownsville, Texas | Vermillion Road El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2039 of 4,686 | #3233 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26984 of 50,301 | #35480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pena El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 34.7).
- •Pena El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Pena El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Pena El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 97.9%).
- •Vermillion Road El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.2).
- •Vermillion Road El is the larger school with 654 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 Vermillion Road El?
On the Success Index (US), Pena El ranks higher (47.3 vs 34.7 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 Pena El and Vermillion Road El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pena El: 501. Vermillion Road El: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pena El and Vermillion Road El rank in Texas?
Pena El is 2039th of 4,686 and Vermillion Road El is 3233rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).