Arabic Immersion Magnet School vs Houston Academy for International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
Houston Academy for International Studies
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
473 students
| Measure | Arabic Immersion Magnet School Houston, Texas | Houston Academy for International Studies Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1193 of 4,686 | #264 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #18895 of 50,301 | #3890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy for International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 58.9).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Arabic Immersion Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 59.2%).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.4).
- •Arabic Immersion Magnet School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 473.
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 Arabic Immersion Magnet School better than Houston Academy for International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy for International Studies ranks higher (67.7 vs 58.9 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 Arabic Immersion Magnet School and Houston Academy for International Studies?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School: 609. Houston Academy for International Studies: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arabic Immersion Magnet School and Houston Academy for International Studies rank in Texas?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School is 1193rd of 4,686 and Houston Academy for International Studies is 264th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).