Dunn El vs Spring Early College Academy
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.
Dunn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
800 students
Spring Early College Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
391 students
| Measure | Dunn El Houston, Texas | Spring Early College Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3376 of 4,686 | #442 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #36366 of 50,301 | #5750 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 800 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 33.3).
- •Spring Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Spring Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Spring Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 83.4%).
- •Dunn El does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Dunn El is the larger school with 800 students compared with 391.
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 Dunn El better than Spring Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Early College Academy ranks higher (60.2 vs 33.3 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 Dunn El and Spring Early College Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunn El: 800. Spring Early College Academy: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunn El and Spring Early College Academy rank in Texas?
Dunn El is 3376th of 4,686 and Spring Early College Academy is 442nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).