Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy vs South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
San Benito · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy Harlingen, Texas | South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3032 of 4,686 | #171 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34036 of 50,301 | #2191 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 89% |
| city | Harlingen | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 36.9).
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy does better on math proficiency (89% vs 37%).
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 70.8%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy is the larger school with 781 students compared with 291.
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy is a charter school while South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy 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 III - STEM Academy better than South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy ranks higher (76.0 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 South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy: 291. South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy and South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy is 3032nd of 4,686 and South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy is 171st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).