Idea McAllen Academy vs John H Shary El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
John H Shary El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
652 students
| Measure | Idea McAllen Academy McAllen, Texas | John H Shary El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2097 of 4,686 | #1237 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27392 of 50,301 | #19361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 738 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | McAllen | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H Shary El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 46.7).
- •John H Shary El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •John H Shary El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •John H Shary El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 78.3%).
- •John H Shary El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.7).
- •Idea McAllen Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 652.
- •Idea McAllen Academy is a charter school while John H Shary 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 Idea McAllen Academy better than John H Shary El?
On the Success Index (US), John H Shary El ranks higher (58.3 vs 46.7 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 John H Shary El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea McAllen Academy: 738. John H Shary El: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea McAllen Academy and John H Shary El rank in Texas?
Idea McAllen Academy is 2097th of 4,686 and John H Shary El is 1237th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).