Lee El vs South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 240 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Lee El Edinburg, Texas | South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2472 of 4,686 | #74 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30159 of 50,301 | #1010 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 86% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 42.7).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 42%).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 94%).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 802 students compared with 414.
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 Lee El better than South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy ranks higher (83.2 vs 42.7 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 Lee El and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee El: 414. South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee El and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy rank in Texas?
Lee El is 2472nd of 4,686 and South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy is 74th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).