Bruce El vs Sherman El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
Sherman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Bruce El Houston, Texas | Sherman El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4420 of 4,686 | #4636 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44638 of 50,301 | #48185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bruce El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 13.8).
- •Sherman El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Bruce El does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Bruce El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Bruce El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.9).
- •Sherman El is the larger school with 453 students compared with 285.
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 Bruce El better than Sherman El?
On the Success Index (US), Bruce El ranks higher (20.3 vs 13.8 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 Bruce El and Sherman El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce El: 285. Sherman El: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce El and Sherman El rank in Texas?
Bruce El is 4420th of 4,686 and Sherman El is 4636th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).