Houston El vs Ruben Hinojosa El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Ruben Hinojosa El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
| Measure | Houston El McAllen, Texas | Ruben Hinojosa El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1224 of 4,686 | #730 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19188 of 50,301 | #12454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 397 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | McAllen | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruben Hinojosa El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 58.5).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 87.7%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Ruben Hinojosa El is the larger school with 472 students compared with 397.
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 Ruben Hinojosa El?
On the Success Index (US), Ruben Hinojosa El ranks higher (68.4 vs 58.5 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 Ruben Hinojosa El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 397. Ruben Hinojosa El: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Ruben Hinojosa El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 1224th of 4,686 and Ruben Hinojosa El is 730th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).