Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy vs The Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 731 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
The Leadership Academy
Tyler · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
332 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy McAllen, Texas | The Leadership Academy Tyler, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2518 of 4,686 | #1229 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30556 of 50,301 | #19246 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 331 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 24.5% |
| city | McAllen | Tyler |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 42.1).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24.5%).
- •The Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •The Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 81.3%).
- •The Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.8).
- •The Leadership Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 331.
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 - STEM Academy better than The Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Leadership Academy ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.1 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 - STEM Academy and The Leadership Academy?
About 731 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Tyler in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy: 331. The Leadership Academy: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy and The Leadership Academy rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is 2518th of 4,686 and The Leadership Academy is 1229th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).