Ruben Hinojosa El vs Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 408 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruben Hinojosa El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students
| Measure | Ruben Hinojosa El Mercedes, Texas | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2958 of 4,686 | #1425 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33539 of 50,301 | #11837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 468 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruben Hinojosa El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 30.5).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 85.9%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 468.
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 Ruben Hinojosa El better than Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ruben Hinojosa El ranks higher (37.7 vs 30.5 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 Ruben Hinojosa El and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruben Hinojosa El: 468. Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruben Hinojosa El and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle rank in Texas?
Ruben Hinojosa El is 2958th of 4,686 and Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 1425th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).