Carter Academy vs Sammons El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
789 students
Sammons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
0 students
| Measure | Carter Academy Houston, Texas | Sammons El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3449 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #36847 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 789 | 0 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 0 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sammons El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 32.6).
- •Sammons El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Sammons El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
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 Carter Academy better than Sammons El?
On the Success Index (US), Sammons El ranks higher (43.0 vs 32.6 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 Carter Academy and Sammons El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Academy: 789. Sammons El: 0. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Academy and Sammons El rank in Texas?
Carter Academy is 3449th of 4,686 and Sammons El is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).