Beta Academy vs Garfield El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beta Academy
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
537 students
Garfield El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
| Measure | Beta Academy Houston, Texas | Garfield El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,419 | #3465 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8009 of 16,910 | #36975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 537 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beta Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 32.4).
- •Beta Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Beta Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Beta Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 87.5%).
- •Garfield El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 23.3).
- •Beta Academy is a charter school while Garfield 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 Beta Academy better than Garfield El?
On the Success Index (US), Beta Academy ranks higher (51.4 vs 32.4 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 Beta Academy and Garfield El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beta Academy: 537. Garfield El: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beta Academy and Garfield El rank in Texas?
Beta Academy is 698th of 1,419 and Garfield El is 3465th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).