Houston El vs Roosevelt El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 852 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Roosevelt El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Houston El McAllen, Texas | Roosevelt El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1224 of 4,686 | #2914 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19188 of 50,301 | #33114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 38.3).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 94.1%).
- •Roosevelt El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 397 students compared with 357.
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 Houston El better than Roosevelt El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (58.5 vs 38.3 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 Houston El and Roosevelt El?
About 852 m in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 397. Roosevelt El: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Roosevelt El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 1224th of 4,686 and Roosevelt El is 2914th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).