Garcia El vs Lyons El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Lyons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Garcia El Houston, Texas | Lyons El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4563 of 4,686 | #2024 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46713 of 50,301 | #26824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyons El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 16.8).
- •Lyons El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Lyons El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Lyons El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 100%).
- •Garcia El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •Lyons El is the larger school with 767 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 Lyons El?
On the Success Index (US), Lyons El ranks higher (47.5 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 Lyons El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia El: 289. Lyons El: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia El and Lyons El rank in Texas?
Garcia El is 4563rd of 4,686 and Lyons El is 2024th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).