Great Hearts Forest Heights vs McDermott El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 995 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Forest Heights
San Antonio · Charter other · Grades K–11
1,335 students
McDermott El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Forest Heights San Antonio, Texas | McDermott El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3083 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #34379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,335 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Forest Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 72.6%).
- •McDermott El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.5).
- •Great Hearts Forest Heights is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 775.
- •Great Hearts Forest Heights is a charter school while McDermott El is a public 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 Great Hearts Forest Heights better than McDermott El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Hearts Forest Heights and McDermott El?
About 995 m in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Forest Heights: 1,335. McDermott El: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Forest Heights and McDermott El rank in Texas?
Great Hearts Forest Heights is unranked and McDermott El is 3083rd of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).