Alvarez El vs Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarez El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
| Measure | Alvarez El McAllen, Texas | Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3090 of 4,686 | #2518 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34418 of 50,301 | #30556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 36.3).
- •Alvarez El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 96.8%).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Alvarez El is the larger school with 435 students compared with 331.
- •Alvarez El is a public school while Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alvarez El better than Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 36.3 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 Alvarez El and Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarez El: 435. Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarez El and Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Alvarez El is 3090th of 4,686 and Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is 2518th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).