Airport El vs Sam Houston 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.
Airport El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Sam Houston El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
761 students
| Measure | Airport El Weslaco, Texas | Sam Houston El Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 4,686 | #1876 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30795 of 50,301 | #25590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 786 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 41.7).
- •Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Airport El does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.6).
- •Airport El is the larger school with 786 students compared with 761.
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 Airport El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston El ranks higher (49.4 vs 41.7 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 Airport El and Sam Houston El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport El: 786. Sam Houston El: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Airport El is 2553rd of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 1876th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).