Briarmeadow Charter vs Emerson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarmeadow Charter
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
591 students
Emerson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
990 students
| Measure | Briarmeadow Charter Houston, Texas | Emerson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 4,686 | #4394 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12554 of 50,301 | #44450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarmeadow Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 20.6).
- •Briarmeadow Charter does better on math proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Briarmeadow Charter does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Briarmeadow Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Briarmeadow Charter does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.8).
- •Emerson El is the larger school with 990 students compared with 591.
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 Briarmeadow Charter better than Emerson El?
On the Success Index (US), Briarmeadow Charter ranks higher (68.2 vs 20.6 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 Briarmeadow Charter and Emerson El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarmeadow Charter: 591. Emerson El: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarmeadow Charter and Emerson El rank in Texas?
Briarmeadow Charter is 736th of 4,686 and Emerson El is 4394th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).