Idea McAllen Academy vs Iltexas Lancaster El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 725 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea McAllen Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
738 students
Iltexas Lancaster El
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students
| Measure | Idea McAllen Academy McAllen, Texas | Iltexas Lancaster El Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2097 of 4,686 | #4439 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27392 of 50,301 | #44968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 738 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 24% |
| city | McAllen | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea McAllen Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 19.8).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 28%).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 84.8%).
- •Iltexas Lancaster El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.7).
- •Idea McAllen Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 737.
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 Idea McAllen Academy better than Iltexas Lancaster El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea McAllen Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 19.8 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 Idea McAllen Academy and Iltexas Lancaster El?
About 725 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea McAllen Academy: 738. Iltexas Lancaster El: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea McAllen Academy and Iltexas Lancaster El rank in Texas?
Idea McAllen Academy is 2097th of 4,686 and Iltexas Lancaster El is 4439th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).