Harmony Science Academy - Garland vs Vernal Lister El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Garland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
759 students
Vernal Lister El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Harmony Science Academy - Garland Garland, Texas | Vernal Lister El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2652 of 4,686 | #2680 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31455 of 50,301 | #31628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.7 vs 40.5).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Vernal Lister El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 79.4%).
- •Vernal Lister El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland is the larger school with 759 students compared with 586.
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland is a charter school while Vernal Lister 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 Science Academy - Garland better than Vernal Lister 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 Science Academy - Garland and Vernal Lister El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Science Academy - Garland: 759. Vernal Lister El: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Science Academy - Garland and Vernal Lister El rank in Texas?
Harmony Science Academy - Garland is 2652nd of 4,686 and Vernal Lister El is 2680th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).