De Leon Middle vs Donna Wernecke El
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.
De Leon Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
Donna Wernecke El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
631 students
| Measure | De Leon Middle McAllen, Texas | Donna Wernecke El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,684 | #1158 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8646 of 15,369 | #18452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 664 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donna Wernecke El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 45.3).
- •Donna Wernecke El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Donna Wernecke El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Donna Wernecke El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 87%).
- •De Leon Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •De Leon Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 631.
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 De Leon Middle better than Donna Wernecke El?
On the Success Index (US), Donna Wernecke El ranks higher (59.6 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 De Leon Middle and Donna Wernecke El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Leon Middle: 664. Donna Wernecke El: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Leon Middle and Donna Wernecke El rank in Texas?
De Leon Middle is 902nd of 1,684 and Donna Wernecke El is 1158th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).