Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy vs Step Charter El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 439 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
Step Charter El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy Harlingen, Texas | Step Charter El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3032 of 4,686 | #1562 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34036 of 50,301 | #22744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 291 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| city | Harlingen | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Step Charter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 36.9).
- •Step Charter El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Step Charter El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 77.1%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •Step Charter El is the larger school with 293 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 Step Charter El?
On the Success Index (US), Step Charter El ranks higher (53.5 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 Step Charter El?
About 439 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy: 291. Step Charter El: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy and Step Charter El rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy is 3032nd of 4,686 and Step Charter El is 1562nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).