Gale Pond Alamo El vs Sam Houston 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.
Gale Pond Alamo El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Sam Houston El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Gale Pond Alamo El Odessa, Texas | Sam Houston El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2167 of 4,686 | #4635 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28034 of 50,301 | #48148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 23% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale Pond Alamo El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 13.9).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 89.3%).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.6).
- •Sam Houston El is the larger school with 450 students compared with 352.
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 Gale Pond Alamo El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Gale Pond Alamo El ranks higher (45.8 vs 13.9 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 Gale Pond Alamo El and Sam Houston El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale Pond Alamo El: 352. Sam Houston El: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale Pond Alamo El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Gale Pond Alamo El is 2167th of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 4635th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).