Garden Villas El vs Mount Carmel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 213 m 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
Mount Carmel Academy
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Garden Villas El Houston, Texas | Mount Carmel Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3648 of 4,686 | #1173 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #38201 of 50,301 | #12324 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 32.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 30.5).
- •Garden Villas El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Mount Carmel Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Mount Carmel Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 90.6%).
- •Garden Villas El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 32.3).
- •Garden Villas El is the larger school with 363 students compared with 194.
- •Garden Villas El is a public school while Mount Carmel Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mount Carmel Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Carmel Academy ranks higher (34.4 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 Mount Carmel Academy?
About 213 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Villas El: 363. Mount Carmel Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Villas El and Mount Carmel Academy rank in Texas?
Garden Villas El is 3648th of 4,686 and Mount Carmel Academy is 1173rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).