Black El vs Up Excellence Academy
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
Up Excellence Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
36 students
| Measure | Black El Houston, Texas | Up Excellence Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3941 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #40302 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Up Excellence Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 27.1).
- •Up Excellence Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 90.4%).
- •Up Excellence Academy does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.9).
- •Black El is the larger school with 488 students compared with 36.
- •Black El is a public school while Up Excellence Academy is a charter 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 Black El better than Up Excellence Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Up Excellence Academy ranks higher (48.0 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 Up Excellence Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 488. Up Excellence Academy: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Up Excellence Academy rank in Texas?
Black El is 3941st of 4,686 and Up Excellence Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).