De Zavala El vs Sam Houston 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
Sam Houston El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
| Measure | De Zavala El Channelview, Texas | Sam Houston El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3336 of 4,686 | #3253 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36099 of 50,301 | #35606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| city | Channelview | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.7 vs 34.5).
- •De Zavala El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 94.3%).
- •De Zavala El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Sam Houston El is the larger school with 703 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is De Zavala El better than Sam Houston El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are De Zavala El and Sam Houston El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Channelview and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Zavala El: 634. Sam Houston El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Zavala El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
De Zavala El is 3336th of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 3253rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).