Garza El vs Rayburn El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garza El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Rayburn El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Garza El McAllen, Texas | Rayburn El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2029 of 4,686 | #1434 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26888 of 50,301 | #21611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rayburn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 47.4).
- •Rayburn El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Rayburn El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Rayburn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 73.8%).
- •Garza El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •Rayburn El is the larger school with 530 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 Garza El better than Rayburn El?
On the Success Index (US), Rayburn El ranks higher (55.1 vs 47.4 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 Garza El and Rayburn El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garza El: 409. Rayburn El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garza El and Rayburn El rank in Texas?
Garza El is 2029th of 4,686 and Rayburn El is 1434th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).