Atherton El vs Memorial El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
Memorial El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Atherton El Arlington, Texas | Memorial El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3298 of 4,686 | #861 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35892 of 50,301 | #14344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Arlington | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 34.0).
- •Memorial El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Memorial El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Memorial El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 86.7%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
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 Atherton El better than Memorial El?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial El ranks higher (65.7 vs 34.0 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 Atherton El and Memorial El?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 474. Memorial El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and Memorial El rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 3298th of 4,686 and Memorial El is 861st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).