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Lee H Means Elementary School vs. Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Should you attend Lee H Means Elementary School or Sullivan Environmental Science Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lee H Means Elementary School
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
900 Elizabeth St
San Benito, TX 78586
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lee H Means Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lee H Means Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
713 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lee H Means Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lee H Means Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lee H Means Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lee H Means Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harlingen CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Benito CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1165 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#4319 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lee H Means Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lee H Means Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harlingen CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Benito CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lee H Means Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harlingen CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Benito CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lee H Means Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harlingen CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the San Benito CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lee H Means Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sullivan Environmental Science Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
75
89
Kindergarten Students
68
48
Grade 1 Students
125
41
Grade 2 Students
114
47
Grade 3 Students
114
60
Grade 4 Students
115
42
Grade 5 Students
102
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lee H Means Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harlingen CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
92%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lee H Means Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harlingen CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Benito CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lee H Means Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harlingen CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Benito CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lee H Means Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harlingen CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Benito CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lee H Means Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harlingen CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.15
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lee H Means Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harlingen CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Benito CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lee H Means Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harlingen CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Benito CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lee H Means Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harlingen CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Benito CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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