Houston ES vs School-Within-School at Goding
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
School-Within-School at Goding
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Houston ES Washington, District of Columbia | School-Within-School at Goding Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 142 | #4 of 142 |
| National rank | #44408 of 50,301 | #1076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School-Within-School at Goding scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 20.7).
- •School-Within-School at Goding does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •School-Within-School at Goding does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 7.5%).
- •Houston ES does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.8).
- •School-Within-School at Goding is the larger school with 325 students compared with 314.
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 Houston ES better than School-Within-School at Goding?
On the Success Index (US), School-Within-School at Goding ranks higher (88.8 vs 20.7 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 Houston ES and School-Within-School at Goding?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston ES: 314. School-Within-School at Goding: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston ES and School-Within-School at Goding rank in District of Columbia?
Houston ES is 120th of 142 and School-Within-School at Goding is 4th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).