Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy vs Raul A Gonzalez JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Raul A Gonzalez JR El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy Weslaco, Texas | Raul A Gonzalez JR El Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2866 of 4,686 | #3750 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32827 of 50,301 | #39022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 29.3).
- •Raul A Gonzalez JR El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 87.9%).
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 22.1).
- •Raul A Gonzalez JR El is the larger school with 552 students compared with 326.
- •Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is a charter school while Raul A Gonzalez JR El is a public 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 Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy better than Raul A Gonzalez JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy ranks higher (38.7 vs 29.3 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 Raul A Gonzalez JR El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy: 326. Raul A Gonzalez JR El: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy and Raul A Gonzalez JR El rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy is 2866th of 4,686 and Raul A Gonzalez JR El is 3750th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).