Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy vs Black El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
141 students
Black El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
488 students
| Measure | Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy Houston, Texas | Black El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4298 of 4,686 | #3941 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43426 of 50,301 | #40302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 141 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 22.2).
- •Black El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Black El does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 90.4%).
- •Black El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Black El is the larger school with 488 students compared with 141.
- •Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Black 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 Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy better than Black El?
On the Success Index (US), Black El ranks higher (27.1 vs 22.2 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 Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy and Black El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy: 141. Black El: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy and Black El rank in Texas?
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy is 4298th of 4,686 and Black El is 3941st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).