A+up H S 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+up H S
Houston · Charter other · Grades 9–10
47 students
Blackshear El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | A+up H S Houston, Texas | Blackshear El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #39683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 47 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 47 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A+up H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 97.7%).
- •Blackshear El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Blackshear El is the larger school with 257 students compared with 47.
- •A+up H S 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+up H S 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+up H S and Blackshear El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A+up H S: 47. Blackshear El: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A+up H S and Blackshear El rank in Texas?
A+up H S is unranked and Blackshear El is 3867th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).