Blackshear El vs Houston Academy for International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshear El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Houston Academy for International Studies
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
473 students
| Measure | Blackshear El Houston, Texas | Houston Academy for International Studies Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3867 of 4,686 | #264 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39683 of 50,301 | #3890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy for International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 28.2).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 27%).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 97.7%).
- •Blackshear El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 22.5).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies is the larger school with 473 students compared with 257.
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 Blackshear El better than Houston Academy for International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy for International Studies ranks higher (67.7 vs 28.2 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 Blackshear El and Houston Academy for International Studies?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackshear El: 257. Houston Academy for International Studies: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackshear El and Houston Academy for International Studies rank in Texas?
Blackshear El is 3867th of 4,686 and Houston Academy for International Studies is 264th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).