Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy vs Ignite Community School - Mainland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 461 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy
Weslaco · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
Ignite Community School - Mainland
La Marque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy Weslaco, Texas | Ignite Community School - Mainland La Marque, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2866 of 4,686 | #4096 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32827 of 50,301 | #41582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 326 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Weslaco | La Marque |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 25.2).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 86.5%).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Ignite Community School - Mainland is the larger school with 327 students compared with 326.
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 Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy better than Ignite Community School - Mainland?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy ranks higher (38.7 vs 25.2 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 Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy and Ignite Community School - Mainland?
About 461 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and La Marque in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy: 326. Ignite Community School - Mainland: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy and Ignite Community School - Mainland rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is 2866th of 4,686 and Ignite Community School - Mainland is 4096th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).