Ben Milam El vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Milam El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Houston El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Ben Milam El Harlingen, Texas | Houston El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3029 of 4,686 | #2235 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34019 of 50,301 | #28473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 36.9).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 420 students compared with 389.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Milam El better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (45.2 vs 36.9 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 Ben Milam El and Houston El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Milam El: 389. Houston El: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Milam El and Houston El rank in Texas?
Ben Milam El is 3029th of 4,686 and Houston El is 2235th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).