Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle vs Taylor El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 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
Taylor El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes, Texas | Taylor El Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1425 of 1,684 | #3170 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11837 of 15,369 | #34998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 30.5).
- •Taylor El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 93.6%).
- •Taylor El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 406.
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 Taylor El?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor El ranks higher (35.5 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 Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle and Taylor El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle: 518. Taylor El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle and Taylor El rank in Texas?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 1425th of 1,684 and Taylor El is 3170th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).