Bush El vs Westside H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 838 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Westside H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,729 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | Westside H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 4,686 | #844 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #4470 of 50,301 | #9300 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 703 | 2,729 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 2,729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 46.6).
- •Bush El does better on math proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •Bush El does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •Bush El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 67.1%).
- •Bush El does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.8).
- •Westside H S is the larger school with 2,729 students compared with 703.
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 Westside H S?
On the Success Index (US), Bush El ranks higher (80.9 vs 46.6 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 Bush El and Westside H S?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 703. Westside H S: 2,729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and Westside H S rank in Texas?
Bush El is 274th of 4,686 and Westside H S is 844th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).