De Leon Middle vs Lucile Hendricks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Lucile Hendricks El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | De Leon Middle McAllen, Texas | Lucile Hendricks El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,684 | #1261 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8646 of 15,369 | #19663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucile Hendricks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 45.3).
- •Lucile Hendricks El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Lucile Hendricks El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Lucile Hendricks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 87%).
- •De Leon Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •De Leon Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 432.
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 Lucile Hendricks El?
On the Success Index (US), Lucile Hendricks El ranks higher (57.9 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 Lucile Hendricks El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Leon Middle: 664. Lucile Hendricks El: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Leon Middle and Lucile Hendricks El rank in Texas?
De Leon Middle is 902nd of 1,684 and Lucile Hendricks El is 1261st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).