Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy vs Wilson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 567 m 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
Wilson El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy McAllen, Texas | Wilson El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2518 of 4,686 | #3285 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30556 of 50,301 | #35831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 331 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 34.2).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 91.2%).
- •Wilson El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Wilson El is the larger school with 408 students compared with 331.
- •Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is a charter school while Wilson 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 Wilson El?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 34.2 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 Wilson El?
About 567 m in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy: 331. Wilson El: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy and Wilson El rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy is 2518th of 4,686 and Wilson El is 3285th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).