Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy vs Milton Cooper El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Milton Cooper El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
766 students
| Measure | Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy Houston, Texas | Milton Cooper El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4298 of 4,686 | #3251 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43426 of 50,301 | #35592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 141 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milton Cooper El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 22.2).
- •Milton Cooper El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Milton Cooper El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Milton Cooper El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 89.4%).
- •Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Milton Cooper El is the larger school with 766 students compared with 141.
- •Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Milton Cooper 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 Milton Cooper El?
On the Success Index (US), Milton Cooper El ranks higher (34.5 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 Milton Cooper El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy: 141. Milton Cooper El: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy and Milton Cooper El rank in Texas?
Arrow Academy - Harvest Preparatory Academy is 4298th of 4,686 and Milton Cooper El is 3251st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).