Golfcrest El vs Houston Gateway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 640 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golfcrest El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Houston Gateway Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
613 students
| Measure | Golfcrest El Houston, Texas | Houston Gateway Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3735 of 4,686 | #1072 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38929 of 50,301 | #17352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 372 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 86% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 29.4).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 37%).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 96.8%).
- •Golfcrest El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.0).
- •Houston Gateway Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 372.
- •Golfcrest El is a public school while Houston Gateway 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 Golfcrest El better than Houston Gateway Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Gateway Academy ranks higher (61.2 vs 29.4 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 Golfcrest El and Houston Gateway Academy?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golfcrest El: 372. Houston Gateway Academy: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golfcrest El and Houston Gateway Academy rank in Texas?
Golfcrest El is 3735th of 4,686 and Houston Gateway Academy is 1072nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).