A+ Unlimited Potential - University vs Blackshear El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A+ Unlimited Potential - University
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
Blackshear El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | A+ Unlimited Potential - University Houston, Texas | Blackshear El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1483 of 1,684 | #3867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12365 of 15,369 | #39683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 156 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 28.2).
- •Blackshear El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •A+ Unlimited Potential - University does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •A+ Unlimited Potential - University does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 97.7%).
- •Blackshear El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 31.2).
- •Blackshear El is the larger school with 257 students compared with 156.
- •A+ Unlimited Potential - University is a charter school while Blackshear El 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 A+ Unlimited Potential - University better than Blackshear El?
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 A+ Unlimited Potential - University and Blackshear El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A+ Unlimited Potential - University: 156. Blackshear El: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A+ Unlimited Potential - University and Blackshear El rank in Texas?
A+ Unlimited Potential - University is 1483rd of 1,684 and Blackshear El is 3867th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).