Castaneda El vs De Leon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 401 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaneda El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
De Leon Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
| Measure | Castaneda El McAllen, Texas | De Leon Middle McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 4,686 | #902 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #21422 of 50,301 | #8646 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaneda El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 45.3).
- •Castaneda El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Castaneda El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 87%).
- •De Leon Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •De Leon Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 374.
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 Castaneda El better than De Leon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castaneda El ranks higher (55.3 vs 45.3 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 Castaneda El and De Leon Middle?
About 401 m in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaneda El: 374. De Leon Middle: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaneda El and De Leon Middle rank in Texas?
Castaneda El is 1417th of 4,686 and De Leon Middle is 902nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).