Back El vs Harmony Science Academy - Garland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Garland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
759 students
| Measure | Back El Rowlett, Texas | Harmony Science Academy - Garland Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1429 of 4,686 | #2652 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21563 of 50,301 | #31455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 402 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| city | Rowlett | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Back El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 40.7).
- •Back El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Back El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 69.7%).
- •Back El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.5).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland is the larger school with 759 students compared with 402.
- •Back El is a public school while Harmony Science Academy - Garland is a charter 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 Back El better than Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
On the Success Index (US), Back El ranks higher (55.1 vs 40.7 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 Back El and Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rowlett and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back El: 402. Harmony Science Academy - Garland: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back El and Harmony Science Academy - Garland rank in Texas?
Back El is 1429th of 4,686 and Harmony Science Academy - Garland is 2652nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).