Idea McAllen Academy vs Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 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
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
| Measure | Idea McAllen Academy McAllen, Texas | Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2097 of 4,686 | #1478 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27392 of 50,301 | #22080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 738 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 46.7).
- •Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Idea McAllen Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 81.3%).
- •Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.7).
- •Idea McAllen Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 611.
- •Idea McAllen Academy is a charter school while Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen 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 Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El?
On the Success Index (US), Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El ranks higher (54.4 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 Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea McAllen Academy: 738. Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea McAllen Academy and Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El rank in Texas?
Idea McAllen Academy is 2097th of 4,686 and Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El is 1478th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).