Drew Academy vs Harris El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
363 students
Harris El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
448 students
| Measure | Drew Academy Houston, Texas | Harris El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #919 of 1,684 | #3859 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8784 of 15,369 | #39637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 363 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drew Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 28.3).
- •Harris El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Drew Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Drew Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Drew Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.0).
- •Harris El is the larger school with 448 students compared with 363.
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 Drew Academy better than Harris El?
On the Success Index (US), Drew Academy ranks higher (44.7 vs 28.3 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 Drew Academy and Harris El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew Academy: 363. Harris El: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew Academy and Harris El rank in Texas?
Drew Academy is 919th of 1,684 and Harris El is 3859th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).