Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle vs Travis El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Travis El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle Mercedes, Texas | Travis El Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1425 of 1,684 | #3621 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11837 of 15,369 | #37985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Mercedes | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.5 vs 30.9).
- •Travis El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90%).
- •Travis El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 478.
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 Travis El?
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 Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle and Travis El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mercedes and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle: 518. Travis El: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle and Travis El rank in Texas?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is 1425th of 1,684 and Travis El is 3621st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).