Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle vs Sgt William G Harrell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes, Texas | Sgt William G Harrell Middle Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1425 of 1,684 | #1475 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11837 of 15,369 | #12291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 28.1).
- •Sgt William G Harrell Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 97.7%).
- •Sgt William G Harrell Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 390.
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 Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle better than Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle ranks higher (30.5 vs 28.1 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 Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle and Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle: 518. Sgt William G Harrell Middle: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle and Sgt William G Harrell Middle rank in Texas?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 1425th of 1,684 and Sgt William G Harrell Middle is 1475th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).