Challenger El vs Mary Burks Marek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students
Mary Burks Marek El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
| Measure | Challenger El Pearland, Texas | Mary Burks Marek El Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #856 of 4,686 | #618 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14317 of 50,301 | #10670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 614 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Burks Marek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 65.7).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Challenger El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 45.1%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Mary Burks Marek El is the larger school with 762 students compared with 614.
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 Challenger El better than Mary Burks Marek El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Burks Marek El ranks higher (70.9 vs 65.7 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 Challenger El and Mary Burks Marek El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger El: 614. Mary Burks Marek El: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger El and Mary Burks Marek El rank in Texas?
Challenger El is 856th of 4,686 and Mary Burks Marek El is 618th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).