Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston vs Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
742 students
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,043 students
| Measure | Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston Houston, Texas | Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3031 of 4,686 | #1686 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34034 of 50,301 | #23787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 742 | 1,043 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 1,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 36.9).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 75.1%).
- •Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.8).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 742.
- •Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is a charter school while Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice 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 Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston better than Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice ranks higher (52.0 vs 36.9 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 Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston: 742. Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice: 1,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice rank in Texas?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is 3031st of 4,686 and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice is 1686th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).