Early College STEM Academy vs Park Place El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College STEM Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
Park Place El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
| Measure | Early College STEM Academy Houston, Texas | Park Place El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1417 of 1,684 | #1684 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11802 of 15,369 | #23781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 69% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Place El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 30.6).
- •Park Place El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Park Place El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Park Place El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 95.6%).
- •Early College STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Park Place El is the larger school with 686 students compared with 275.
- •Early College STEM Academy is a charter school while Park Place El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Early College STEM Academy better than Park Place El?
On the Success Index (US), Park Place El ranks higher (52.0 vs 30.6 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 Early College STEM Academy and Park Place El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College STEM Academy: 275. Park Place El: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College STEM Academy and Park Place El rank in Texas?
Early College STEM Academy is 1417th of 1,684 and Park Place El is 1684th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).