Garden Villas El vs Gene Howe El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 866 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Villas El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Gene Howe El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
363 students
| Measure | Garden Villas El Houston, Texas | Gene Howe El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3648 of 4,686 | #1376 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38201 of 50,301 | #21018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 363 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gene Howe El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 30.5).
- •Gene Howe El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Gene Howe El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Gene Howe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 90.6%).
- •Garden Villas El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
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 Garden Villas El better than Gene Howe El?
On the Success Index (US), Gene Howe El ranks higher (55.9 vs 30.5 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 Garden Villas El and Gene Howe El?
About 866 km in a straight line, between Houston and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Villas El: 363. Gene Howe El: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Villas El and Gene Howe El rank in Texas?
Garden Villas El is 3648th of 4,686 and Gene Howe El is 1376th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).