Ricardo Molina Middle vs Salinas El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 986 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ricardo Molina Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
769 students
Salinas El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
| Measure | Ricardo Molina Middle Laredo, Texas | Salinas El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1591 of 1,684 | #2617 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13330 of 15,369 | #31233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 769 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 22.5).
- •Salinas El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 90.4%).
- •Ricardo Molina Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.8).
- •Salinas El is the larger school with 854 students compared with 769.
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 Ricardo Molina Middle better than Salinas El?
On the Success Index (US), Salinas El ranks higher (41.1 vs 22.5 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 Ricardo Molina Middle and Salinas El?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ricardo Molina Middle: 769. Salinas El: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ricardo Molina Middle and Salinas El rank in Texas?
Ricardo Molina Middle is 1591st of 1,684 and Salinas El is 2617th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).