Cactus El vs Shadow Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 917 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus El
Cactus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
487 students
Shadow Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Cactus El Cactus, Texas | Shadow Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4412 of 4,686 | #4076 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44578 of 50,301 | #41408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Cactus | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Oaks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 20.4).
- •Shadow Oaks El does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Shadow Oaks El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Shadow Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94%).
- •Shadow Oaks El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
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 Cactus El better than Shadow Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Oaks El ranks higher (25.5 vs 20.4 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 Cactus El and Shadow Oaks El?
About 917 km in a straight line, between Cactus and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus El: 487. Shadow Oaks El: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus El and Shadow Oaks El rank in Texas?
Cactus El is 4412th of 4,686 and Shadow Oaks El is 4076th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).