Black El vs Hamilton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,125 students
Hamilton El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
999 students
| Measure | Black El Cypress, Texas | Hamilton El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #943 of 4,686 | #456 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15574 of 50,301 | #7712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,125 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 63.8).
- •Hamilton El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Hamilton El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Hamilton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Black El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Black El is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 999.
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 Black El better than Hamilton El?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton El ranks higher (75.4 vs 63.8 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 Black El and Hamilton El?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 1,125. Hamilton El: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Hamilton El rank in Texas?
Black El is 943rd of 4,686 and Hamilton El is 456th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).