Refugio El vs Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Refugio El
Refugio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Zavala El
Crystal City · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
300 students
| Measure | Refugio El Refugio, Texas | Zavala El Crystal City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2697 of 4,686 | #4319 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31758 of 50,301 | #43770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| city | Refugio | Crystal City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Refugio El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 21.8).
- •Refugio El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Refugio El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Refugio El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 89.7%).
- •Zavala El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
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 Refugio El better than Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Refugio El ranks higher (40.3 vs 21.8 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 Refugio El and Zavala El?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Refugio and Crystal City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Refugio El: 300. Zavala El: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Refugio El and Zavala El rank in Texas?
Refugio El is 2697th of 4,686 and Zavala El is 4319th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).