Castaneda El vs Rowe H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Rowe H S
Mc Allen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | Castaneda El McAllen, Texas | Rowe H S Mc Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 4,686 | #697 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #21422 of 50,301 | #8001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| city | McAllen | Mc Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaneda El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.5).
- •Castaneda El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Castaneda El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Rowe H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 74.3%).
- •Rowe H S does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Rowe H S is the larger school with 1,905 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 Rowe H S?
On the Success Index (US), Castaneda El ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.5 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 Rowe H S?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mc Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaneda El: 374. Rowe H S: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaneda El and Rowe H S rank in Texas?
Castaneda El is 1417th of 4,686 and Rowe H S is 697th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).