De Zavala El vs McGhee El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Zavala El
Channelview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
McGhee El
Channelview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | De Zavala El Channelview, Texas | McGhee El Channelview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3336 of 4,686 | #3084 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36099 of 50,301 | #34380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 634 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| city | Channelview | Channelview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGhee El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 33.7).
- •McGhee El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •De Zavala El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •McGhee El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 94.3%).
- •McGhee El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •McGhee El is the larger school with 770 students compared with 634.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is De Zavala El better than McGhee El?
On the Success Index (US), McGhee El ranks higher (36.4 vs 33.7 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 De Zavala El and McGhee El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Channelview and Channelview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Zavala El: 634. McGhee El: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Zavala El and McGhee El rank in Texas?
De Zavala El is 3336th of 4,686 and McGhee El is 3084th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).