IDEA MCALLEN ACADEMY vs ESCANDON EL
ESCANDON EL has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 4.8/10. IDEA MCALLEN ACADEMY is significantly larger with 772 students, about 1.7× the size of ESCANDON EL (465). In math proficiency, IDEA MCALLEN ACADEMY leads at 57.0%.
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.
IDEA MCALLEN ACADEMY
Mcallen, TX
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5thCharter
772 students
ESCANDON EL
Mcallen, TX
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
465 students
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| Metric | IDEA MCALLEN ACADEMY | ESCANDON EL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.6% | 96.1% |
| Environment Score | 1.9 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #7,221 of 8,584 | #5,258 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 16th | 39th |
Test Scores
| Subject | IDEA MCALLEN ACADEMY | ESCANDON EL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mcallen (78501) | Mcallen (78503) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,451 | $48,765 |
| Median Home Value | $149,000 | $130,100 |
| Median Rent | $943 | $1,087 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.6% | 24.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 26.7% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 20 min |