DR Shirley J Williamson El vs James B Havard 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.
DR Shirley J Williamson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
James B Havard El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | DR Shirley J Williamson El Houston, Texas | James B Havard El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2537 of 4,686 | #3529 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30686 of 50,301 | #37354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 31.8).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •James B Havard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 85%).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •James B Havard El is the larger school with 694 students compared with 621.
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 DR Shirley J Williamson El better than James B Havard El?
On the Success Index (US), DR Shirley J Williamson El ranks higher (41.9 vs 31.8 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 DR Shirley J Williamson El and James B Havard El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Shirley J Williamson El: 621. James B Havard El: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Shirley J Williamson El and James B Havard El rank in Texas?
DR Shirley J Williamson El is 2537th of 4,686 and James B Havard El is 3529th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).