Black El vs Marcella El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
488 students
Marcella El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
530 students
| Measure | Black El Houston, Texas | Marcella El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3941 of 4,686 | #3819 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40302 of 50,301 | #39408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 488 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcella El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 27.1).
- •Marcella El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Marcella El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Marcella El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 90.4%).
- •Black El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Marcella El is the larger school with 530 students compared with 488.
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 Marcella El?
On the Success Index (US), Marcella El ranks higher (28.7 vs 27.1 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 Marcella El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 488. Marcella El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Marcella El rank in Texas?
Black El is 3941st of 4,686 and Marcella El is 3819th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).