Escandon El vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escandon El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
Houston El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Escandon El McAllen, Texas | Houston El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3512 of 4,686 | #1224 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37267 of 50,301 | #19188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 478 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 31.9).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 93.9%).
- •Escandon El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Escandon El is the larger school with 478 students compared with 397.
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 Escandon El better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (58.5 vs 31.9 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 Escandon El and Houston El?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escandon El: 478. Houston El: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escandon El and Houston El rank in Texas?
Escandon El is 3512th of 4,686 and Houston El is 1224th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).