Gonzalez El vs Rayburn El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Rayburn El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Gonzalez El McAllen, Texas | Rayburn El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 4,686 | #1434 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5601 of 50,301 | #21611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonzalez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 55.1).
- •Gonzalez El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 57.5%).
- •Rayburn El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
- •Gonzalez El is the larger school with 818 students compared with 530.
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 Rayburn El?
On the Success Index (US), Gonzalez El ranks higher (78.9 vs 55.1 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 Rayburn El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzalez El: 818. Rayburn El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzalez El and Rayburn El rank in Texas?
Gonzalez El is 331st of 4,686 and Rayburn El is 1434th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).