Griggs Ec/PK/K vs Marcella El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griggs Ec/PK/K
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
763 students
Marcella El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
530 students
| Measure | Griggs Ec/PK/K Houston, Texas | Marcella El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4235 of 4,686 | #3819 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42826 of 50,301 | #39408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 763 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcella El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 23.2).
- •Marcella El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 91.1%).
- •Marcella El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Griggs Ec/PK/K is the larger school with 763 students compared with 530.
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 Griggs Ec/PK/K better than Marcella El?
On the Success Index (US), Marcella El ranks higher (28.7 vs 23.2 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 Griggs Ec/PK/K and Marcella El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griggs Ec/PK/K: 763. Marcella El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griggs Ec/PK/K and Marcella El rank in Texas?
Griggs Ec/PK/K is 4235th of 4,686 and Marcella El is 3819th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).