Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad vs Foerster El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
Foerster El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad Houston, Texas | Foerster El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2515 of 4,686 | #4431 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30534 of 50,301 | #44825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 161 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 20.0).
- •Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Foerster El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Foerster El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.1).
- •Foerster El is the larger school with 531 students compared with 161.
- •Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad is a charter school while Foerster 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 Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad better than Foerster El?
On the Success Index (US), Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad ranks higher (42.1 vs 20.0 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 Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad and Foerster El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad: 161. Foerster El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad and Foerster El rank in Texas?
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Acad is 2515th of 4,686 and Foerster El is 4431st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).