Harmony School of Science - Austin vs Parmer Lane El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony School of Science - Austin
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Parmer Lane El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Harmony School of Science - Austin Austin, Texas | Parmer Lane El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1733 of 4,686 | #1770 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24327 of 50,301 | #24699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.2 vs 50.7).
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 75.6%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.4).
- •Parmer Lane El is the larger school with 488 students compared with 486.
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin is a charter school while Parmer Lane 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 Harmony School of Science - Austin better than Parmer Lane 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 Harmony School of Science - Austin and Parmer Lane El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony School of Science - Austin: 486. Parmer Lane El: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony School of Science - Austin and Parmer Lane El rank in Texas?
Harmony School of Science - Austin is 1733rd of 4,686 and Parmer Lane El is 1770th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).