Heather Glen El vs Southgate STEM 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.
Heather Glen El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Southgate STEM El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Heather Glen El Garland, Texas | Southgate STEM El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3719 of 4,686 | #3840 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38804 of 50,301 | #39492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heather Glen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 28.6).
- •Heather Glen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Southgate STEM El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Southgate STEM El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 283.
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 Heather Glen El better than Southgate STEM El?
On the Success Index (US), Heather Glen El ranks higher (29.6 vs 28.6 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 Heather Glen El and Southgate STEM El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heather Glen El: 283. Southgate STEM El: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heather Glen El and Southgate STEM El rank in Texas?
Heather Glen El is 3719th of 4,686 and Southgate STEM El is 3840th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).