Lee H Means El vs Long El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee H Means El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Long El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Lee H Means El Harlingen, Texas | Long El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 4,686 | #2131 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16391 of 50,301 | #27698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee H Means El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 46.3).
- •Lee H Means El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Lee H Means El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Lee H Means El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 73.5%).
- •Long El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Lee H Means El is the larger school with 730 students compared with 475.
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 H Means El better than Long El?
On the Success Index (US), Lee H Means El ranks higher (62.6 vs 46.3 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 H Means El and Long El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee H Means El: 730. Long El: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee H Means El and Long El rank in Texas?
Lee H Means El is 1002nd of 4,686 and Long El is 2131st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).