Cathey Middle vs Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathey Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
| Measure | Cathey Middle McAllen, Texas | Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,684 | #2518 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4813 of 15,369 | #30556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 827 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cathey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 42.1).
- •Cathey Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Cathey Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Cathey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 81.3%).
- •Cathey Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Cathey Middle is the larger school with 827 students compared with 331.
- •Cathey Middle is a public school while Horizon Montessori - 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 Cathey Middle better than Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cathey Middle ranks higher (63.0 vs 42.1 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 Cathey Middle and Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathey Middle: 827. Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathey Middle and Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Cathey Middle is 436th of 1,684 and Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is 2518th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).