Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy vs Thigpen-Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Thigpen-Zavala El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy McAllen, Texas | Thigpen-Zavala El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2518 of 4,686 | #3619 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30556 of 50,301 | #37982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 331 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 30.9).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 96.6%).
- •Thigpen-Zavala El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •Thigpen-Zavala El is the larger school with 470 students compared with 331.
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is a charter school while Thigpen-Zavala 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 - STEM Academy better than Thigpen-Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 30.9 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 - STEM Academy and Thigpen-Zavala El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy: 331. Thigpen-Zavala El: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy and Thigpen-Zavala El rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is 2518th of 4,686 and Thigpen-Zavala El is 3619th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).