Alvarez El vs McAllen H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
McAllen H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | Alvarez El McAllen, Texas | McAllen H S McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3090 of 4,686 | #770 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #34418 of 50,301 | #8655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAllen H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 36.3).
- •Alvarez El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •McAllen H S does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •McAllen H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 96.8%).
- •McAllen H S does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.1).
- •McAllen H S is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 435.
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 McAllen H S?
On the Success Index (US), McAllen H S ranks higher (49.0 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 McAllen H S?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarez El: 435. McAllen H S: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarez El and McAllen H S rank in Texas?
Alvarez El is 3090th of 4,686 and McAllen H S is 770th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).