Garcia El vs Houston Math Science and Technology Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garcia El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,396 students
| Measure | Garcia El Houston, Texas | Houston Math Science and Technology Center Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4563 of 4,686 | #1397 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #46713 of 50,301 | #15458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 289 | 2,396 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 2,396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Math Science and Technology Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 16.8).
- •Garcia El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Garcia El does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Houston Math Science and Technology Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 100%).
- •Houston Math Science and Technology Center does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Houston Math Science and Technology Center is the larger school with 2,396 students compared with 289.
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 Garcia El better than Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Math Science and Technology Center ranks higher (18.9 vs 16.8 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 Garcia El and Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia El: 289. Houston Math Science and Technology Center: 2,396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia El and Houston Math Science and Technology Center rank in Texas?
Garcia El is 4563rd of 4,686 and Houston Math Science and Technology Center is 1397th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).