Valley View H S vs Wilbur E Lucas El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley View H S
Hidalgo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,227 students
Wilbur E Lucas El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
| Measure | Valley View H S Hidalgo, Texas | Wilbur E Lucas El Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1007 of 1,419 | #2008 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10757 of 16,910 | #26705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,227 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Hidalgo | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur E Lucas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 40.9).
- •Wilbur E Lucas El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Valley View H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 93%).
- •Valley View H S does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.9).
- •Valley View H S is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 530.
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 Valley View H S better than Wilbur E Lucas El?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur E Lucas El ranks higher (47.7 vs 40.9 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 Valley View H S and Wilbur E Lucas El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hidalgo and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley View H S: 1,227. Wilbur E Lucas El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley View H S and Wilbur E Lucas El rank in Texas?
Valley View H S is 1007th of 1,419 and Wilbur E Lucas El is 2008th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).