Escamilla El vs Orange Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escamilla El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
809 students
Orange Grove El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
516 students
| Measure | Escamilla El Houston, Texas | Orange Grove El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3962 of 4,686 | #4176 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40448 of 50,301 | #42189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 809 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escamilla El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 24.2).
- •Escamilla El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Escamilla El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Orange Grove El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 88.8%).
- •Orange Grove El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Escamilla El is the larger school with 809 students compared with 516.
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 Escamilla El better than Orange Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Escamilla El ranks higher (26.9 vs 24.2 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 Escamilla El and Orange Grove El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escamilla El: 809. Orange Grove El: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escamilla El and Orange Grove El rank in Texas?
Escamilla El is 3962nd of 4,686 and Orange Grove El is 4176th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).