Bush El vs Mills El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Mills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | Mills El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #274 of 4,686 | #27 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4470 of 50,301 | #649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 703 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| city | Houston | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 80.9).
- •Bush El does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Mills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 29.2%).
- •Mills El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.0).
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 Bush El better than Mills El?
On the Success Index (US), Mills El ranks higher (90.7 vs 80.9 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 Bush El and Mills El?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Houston and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 703. Mills El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and Mills El rank in Texas?
Bush El is 274th of 4,686 and Mills El is 27th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).