Early College T-STEM Academy vs Houston Gateway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College T-STEM Academy
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
303 students
Houston Gateway Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
613 students
| Measure | Early College T-STEM Academy Houston, Texas | Houston Gateway Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,419 | #1072 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11986 of 16,910 | #17352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 303 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 86% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 35.9).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 47%).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 97%).
- •Early College T-STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Houston Gateway Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 303.
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 T-STEM Academy better than Houston Gateway Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Gateway Academy ranks higher (61.2 vs 35.9 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 T-STEM Academy and Houston Gateway Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College T-STEM Academy: 303. Houston Gateway Academy: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College T-STEM Academy and Houston Gateway Academy rank in Texas?
Early College T-STEM Academy is 1139th of 1,419 and Houston Gateway Academy is 1072nd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).