Cornerstone Academy vs Valley Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Valley Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
894 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Houston, Texas | Valley Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,684 | #189 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #383 of 15,369 | #3112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 76% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 83.6).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •Valley Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 15.1%).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Valley Oaks El is the larger school with 894 students compared with 423.
- •Cornerstone Academy is a charter school while Valley Oaks El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cornerstone Academy better than Valley Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Cornerstone Academy ranks higher (88.7 vs 83.6 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 Cornerstone Academy and Valley Oaks El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone Academy: 423. Valley Oaks El: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone Academy and Valley Oaks El rank in Texas?
Cornerstone Academy is 15th of 1,684 and Valley Oaks El is 189th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).