Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy vs Travis Middle
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 - STEM Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students
Travis Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy McAllen, Texas | Travis Middle McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2518 of 4,686 | #1287 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30556 of 50,301 | #11014 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 331 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 34.3).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •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 95.4%).
- •Travis Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.8).
- •Travis Middle is the larger school with 505 students compared with 331.
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is a charter school while Travis Middle 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 Travis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 34.3 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 Travis Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy: 331. Travis Middle: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy and Travis Middle rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is 2518th of 4,686 and Travis Middle is 1287th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).