Bob Hope School vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Hope School
Port Arthur · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
473 students
Houston El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Bob Hope School Port Arthur, Texas | Houston El Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,684 | #1993 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8928 of 15,369 | #26604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 44.0).
- •Bob Hope School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Bob Hope School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 88.7%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.6).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 689 students compared with 473.
- •Bob Hope School is a charter school while Houston 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 Bob Hope School better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (47.8 vs 44.0 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 Bob Hope School and Houston El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Hope School: 473. Houston El: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Hope School and Houston El rank in Texas?
Bob Hope School is 939th of 1,684 and Houston El is 1993rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).