Caraway El vs Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 919 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caraway El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
553 students
Houston Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
372 students
| Measure | Caraway El Houston, Texas | Houston Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4464 of 4,686 | #1160 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45272 of 50,301 | #10250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 553 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 19.3).
- •Houston Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Houston Academy does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Houston Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 89.3%).
- •Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.3).
- •Caraway El is the larger school with 553 students compared with 372.
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 Caraway El better than Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy ranks higher (38.1 vs 19.3 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 Caraway El and Houston Academy?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caraway El: 553. Houston Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caraway El and Houston Academy rank in Texas?
Caraway El is 4464th of 4,686 and Houston Academy is 1160th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).