Dishman El vs Lee H Means El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dishman El
Combes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Lee H Means El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Dishman El Combes, Texas | Lee H Means El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 4,686 | #1002 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21143 of 50,301 | #16391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Combes | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee H Means El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 55.7).
- •Dishman El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Lee H Means El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Lee H Means El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Dishman El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Lee H Means El is the larger school with 730 students compared with 313.
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 Dishman El better than Lee H Means El?
On the Success Index (US), Lee H Means El ranks higher (62.6 vs 55.7 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 Dishman El and Lee H Means El?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Combes and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dishman El: 313. Lee H Means El: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dishman El and Lee H Means El rank in Texas?
Dishman El is 1394th of 4,686 and Lee H Means El is 1002nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).