Idea McAllen Academy vs Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
Mission · Public high · Grades 9–12
481 students
| Measure | Idea McAllen Academy McAllen, Texas | Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2097 of 4,686 | #105 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #27392 of 50,301 | #1863 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 738 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | McAllen | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 46.7).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 78.3%).
- •Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 21.7).
- •Idea McAllen Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 481.
- •Idea McAllen Academy is a charter school while Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy 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 Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy ranks higher (76.5 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 Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea McAllen Academy: 738. Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea McAllen Academy and Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy rank in Texas?
Idea McAllen Academy is 2097th of 4,686 and Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy is 105th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).