Goliad El vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goliad El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Sam Houston El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Goliad El Odessa, Texas | Sam Houston El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4453 of 4,686 | #4635 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #45156 of 50,301 | #48148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 565 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goliad El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 13.9).
- •Goliad El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 89.6%).
- •Goliad El does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.6).
- •Goliad El is the larger school with 565 students compared with 450.
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 Goliad El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Goliad El ranks higher (19.5 vs 13.9 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 Goliad El and Sam Houston El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goliad El: 565. Sam Houston El: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goliad El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Goliad El is 4453rd of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 4635th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).