HOUSTON EL vs THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
HOUSTON EL has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 8.0/10. In math proficiency, HOUSTON EL leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
HOUSTON EL
Mcallen, TX
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
362 students
THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL
Mcallen, TX
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
493 students
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| Metric | HOUSTON EL | THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.1% | 95.5% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #314 of 8,584 | #1,198 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | HOUSTON EL | THIGPEN-ZAVALA EL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 67.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mcallen (78503) | Mcallen (78501) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,765 | $49,451 |
| Median Home Value | $130,100 | $149,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,087 | $943 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.6% | 26.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | 25.3% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 19 min |