Barbara Jordan El vs Heritage El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 698 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Jordan El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
807 students
Heritage El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
| Measure | Barbara Jordan El Odessa, Texas | Heritage El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2907 of 4,686 | #3625 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33073 of 50,301 | #38011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Odessa | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Jordan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 30.8).
- •Heritage El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 88.8%).
- •Heritage El does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.2).
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 Barbara Jordan El better than Heritage El?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Jordan El ranks higher (38.3 vs 30.8 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 Barbara Jordan El and Heritage El?
About 698 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Jordan El: 807. Heritage El: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Jordan El and Heritage El rank in Texas?
Barbara Jordan El is 2907th of 4,686 and Heritage El is 3625th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).