Berta Cabaza Middle vs Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berta Cabaza Middle
San Benito · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy
Harlingen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
| Measure | Berta Cabaza Middle San Benito, Texas | Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,684 | #3032 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10700 of 15,369 | #34036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 695 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | San Benito | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 35.7).
- •Berta Cabaza Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 80%).
- •Berta Cabaza Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Berta Cabaza Middle is the larger school with 695 students compared with 291.
- •Berta Cabaza Middle is a public school while Horizon Montessori III - 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 Berta Cabaza Middle better than Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 35.7 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 Berta Cabaza Middle and Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Benito and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berta Cabaza Middle: 695. Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berta Cabaza Middle and Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Berta Cabaza Middle is 1245th of 1,684 and Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy is 3032nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).