Gilmer El vs Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilmer El
Gilmer · Public elementary · Grades K–4
1,042 students
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,043 students
| Measure | Gilmer El Gilmer, Texas | Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3062 of 4,686 | #1686 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34245 of 50,301 | #23787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,042 | 1,043 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 1,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Gilmer | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 36.6).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 76.1%).
- •Gilmer El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 1,042.
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 Gilmer El better than Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice ranks higher (52.0 vs 36.6 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 Gilmer El and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Gilmer and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilmer El: 1,042. Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice: 1,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilmer El and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice rank in Texas?
Gilmer El is 3062nd of 4,686 and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice is 1686th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).