De Leon Middle vs Garza El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
Garza El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | De Leon Middle McAllen, Texas | Garza El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,684 | #2029 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8646 of 15,369 | #26888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garza El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 45.3).
- •Garza El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Garza El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Garza El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 87%).
- •De Leon Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •De Leon Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 409.
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 Garza El?
On the Success Index (US), Garza El ranks higher (47.4 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 Garza El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Leon Middle: 664. Garza El: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Leon Middle and Garza El rank in Texas?
De Leon Middle is 902nd of 1,684 and Garza El is 2029th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).