Castaneda El vs McAuliffe El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaneda El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
McAuliffe El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Castaneda El McAllen, Texas | McAuliffe El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 4,686 | #2992 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21422 of 50,301 | #33748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 374 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaneda El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 37.4).
- •Castaneda El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Castaneda El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 85.2%).
- •McAuliffe El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •McAuliffe El is the larger school with 385 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 McAuliffe El?
On the Success Index (US), Castaneda El ranks higher (55.3 vs 37.4 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 McAuliffe El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaneda El: 374. McAuliffe El: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaneda El and McAuliffe El rank in Texas?
Castaneda El is 1417th of 4,686 and McAuliffe El is 2992nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).