Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy vs Idea Academy San Benito
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy
Harlingen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
Idea Academy San Benito
San Benito · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
685 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy Harlingen, Texas | Idea Academy San Benito San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3032 of 4,686 | #2867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34036 of 50,301 | #32828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Harlingen | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Academy San Benito scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 36.9).
- •Idea Academy San Benito does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Idea Academy San Benito does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.0).
- •Idea Academy San Benito is the larger school with 685 students compared with 291.
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 III - STEM Academy better than Idea Academy San Benito?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Academy San Benito ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.9 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 III - STEM Academy and Idea Academy San Benito?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy: 291. Idea Academy San Benito: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy and Idea Academy San Benito rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy is 3032nd of 4,686 and Idea Academy San Benito is 2867th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).