Grantham Academy vs Stephens El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students
Stephens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
517 students
| Measure | Grantham Academy Houston, Texas | Stephens El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,684 | #2849 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10834 of 15,369 | #32706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,006 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephens El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 35.1).
- •Stephens El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Stephens El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Grantham Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 90.9%).
- •Grantham Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.7).
- •Grantham Academy is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 517.
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 Grantham Academy better than Stephens El?
On the Success Index (US), Stephens El ranks higher (38.9 vs 35.1 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 Grantham Academy and Stephens El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grantham Academy: 1,006. Stephens El: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grantham Academy and Stephens El rank in Texas?
Grantham Academy is 1265th of 1,684 and Stephens El is 2849th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).