Cummings El vs Marcy El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 630 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cummings El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
513 students
Marcy El
Big Spring · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
513 students
| Measure | Cummings El Houston, Texas | Marcy El Big Spring, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3725 of 4,686 | #3412 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38860 of 50,301 | #36607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 513 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Houston | Big Spring |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 29.5).
- •Marcy El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 94.7%).
- •Cummings El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.1).
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 Cummings El better than Marcy El?
On the Success Index (US), Marcy El ranks higher (33.0 vs 29.5 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 Cummings El and Marcy El?
About 630 km in a straight line, between Houston and Big Spring in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cummings El: 513. Marcy El: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cummings El and Marcy El rank in Texas?
Cummings El is 3725th of 4,686 and Marcy El is 3412th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).