Briscoe El vs De Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briscoe El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
177 students
De Zavala El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
| Measure | Briscoe El Houston, Texas | De Zavala El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3654 of 4,686 | #1712 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38249 of 50,301 | #24041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 177 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Zavala El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 30.4).
- •De Zavala El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •De Zavala El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Briscoe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 95.5%).
- •Briscoe El does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
- •De Zavala El is the larger school with 246 students compared with 177.
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 Briscoe El better than De Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), De Zavala El ranks higher (51.6 vs 30.4 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 Briscoe El and De Zavala El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briscoe El: 177. De Zavala El: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briscoe El and De Zavala El rank in Texas?
Briscoe El is 3654th of 4,686 and De Zavala El is 1712th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).