Francone El vs Matzke El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francone El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
Matzke El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,026 students
| Measure | Francone El Houston, Texas | Matzke El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3869 of 4,686 | #2694 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39691 of 50,301 | #31744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 734 | 1,026 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 1,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matzke El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 28.2).
- •Matzke El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Matzke El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Matzke El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Matzke El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Matzke El is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 734.
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 Francone El better than Matzke El?
On the Success Index (US), Matzke El ranks higher (40.3 vs 28.2 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 Francone El and Matzke El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francone El: 734. Matzke El: 1,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francone El and Matzke El rank in Texas?
Francone El is 3869th of 4,686 and Matzke El is 2694th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).