S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El vs Somerset J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
Von Ormy · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
639 students
Somerset J H
Von Ormy · Public middle · Grades 7–8
608 students
| Measure | S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El Von Ormy, Texas | Somerset J H Von Ormy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3295 of 4,686 | #1280 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #35880 of 50,301 | #10929 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 639 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Von Ormy | Von Ormy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.1 vs 34.7).
- •S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 84.4%).
- •Somerset J H does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El is the larger school with 639 students compared with 608.
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 S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El better than Somerset J H?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El and Somerset J H?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Von Ormy and Von Ormy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El: 639. Somerset J H: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El and Somerset J H rank in Texas?
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El is 3295th of 4,686 and Somerset J H is 1280th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).