Global Learning Charter vs Houston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Learning Charter
Visalia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
438 students
Houston Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
523 students
| Measure | Global Learning Charter Visalia, California | Houston Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4492 of 5,693 | #5539 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45450 of 50,301 | #49687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 438 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 11% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Learning Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 9.1).
- •Global Learning Charter does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Global Learning Charter does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Global Learning Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 87%).
- •Global Learning Charter does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.7).
- •Houston Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 438.
- •Global Learning Charter is a charter school while Houston Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Global Learning Charter better than Houston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Global Learning Charter ranks higher (19.0 vs 9.1 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 Global Learning Charter and Houston Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Learning Charter: 438. Houston Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Learning Charter and Houston Elementary rank in California?
Global Learning Charter is 4492nd of 5,693 and Houston Elementary is 5539th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).