Gonzalez El vs Morris Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonzalez El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
818 students
Morris Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Gonzalez El McAllen, Texas | Morris Middle McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #331 of 4,686 | #240 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5601 of 50,301 | #2854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonzalez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 72.4).
- •Gonzalez El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 45%).
- •Morris Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Morris Middle is the larger school with 999 students compared with 818.
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 Gonzalez El better than Morris Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gonzalez El ranks higher (78.9 vs 72.4 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 Gonzalez El and Morris Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzalez El: 818. Morris Middle: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzalez El and Morris Middle rank in Texas?
Gonzalez El is 331st of 4,686 and Morris Middle is 240th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).