Escandon El vs Idea McAllen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 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
Idea McAllen Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
738 students
| Measure | Escandon El McAllen, Texas | Idea McAllen Academy McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3512 of 4,686 | #2097 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37267 of 50,301 | #27392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 478 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea McAllen Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 31.9).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Escandon El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.7).
- •Idea McAllen Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 478.
- •Escandon El is a public school while Idea McAllen Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Idea McAllen Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Idea McAllen Academy ranks higher (46.7 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 Idea McAllen Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escandon El: 478. Idea McAllen Academy: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escandon El and Idea McAllen Academy rank in Texas?
Escandon El is 3512th of 4,686 and Idea McAllen Academy is 2097th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).