Houston Henry E Sch vs Roosevelt Theodore MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Henry E Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
Roosevelt Theodore MS
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
| Measure | Houston Henry E Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Roosevelt Theodore MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1510 of 1,627 | #1504 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46718 of 50,301 | #46560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 458 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 3% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 17.1).
- •Houston Henry E Sch does better on math proficiency (16% vs 3%).
- •Houston Henry E Sch does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Houston Henry E Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Roosevelt Theodore MS does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.3).
- •Houston Henry E Sch is the larger school with 458 students compared with 400.
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 Henry E Sch better than Roosevelt Theodore MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Houston Henry E Sch and Roosevelt Theodore MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Henry E Sch: 458. Roosevelt Theodore MS: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Henry E Sch and Roosevelt Theodore MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Houston Henry E Sch is 1510th of 1,627 and Roosevelt Theodore MS is 1504th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).