Freeman El vs Matthys El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
382 students
Matthys El
South Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
| Measure | Freeman El Houston, Texas | Matthys El South Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3629 of 4,686 | #3478 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38075 of 50,301 | #37047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 382 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Houston | South Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthys El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 30.7).
- •Matthys El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Freeman El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Matthys El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 94%).
- •Freeman El does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.7).
- •Matthys El is the larger school with 457 students compared with 382.
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 Freeman El better than Matthys El?
On the Success Index (US), Matthys El ranks higher (32.3 vs 30.7 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 Freeman El and Matthys El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and South Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeman El: 382. Matthys El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeman El and Matthys El rank in Texas?
Freeman El is 3629th of 4,686 and Matthys El is 3478th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).