Heflin El vs Sst Advancement
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heflin El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
501 students
Sst Advancement
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
646 students
| Measure | Heflin El Houston, Texas | Sst Advancement Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3102 of 4,686 | #1924 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34513 of 50,301 | #25986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 501 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sst Advancement scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 36.2).
- •Sst Advancement does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Sst Advancement does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Sst Advancement does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 90.2%).
- •Heflin El does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.9).
- •Sst Advancement is the larger school with 646 students compared with 501.
- •Heflin El is a public school while Sst Advancement is a charter 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 Heflin El better than Sst Advancement?
On the Success Index (US), Sst Advancement ranks higher (48.8 vs 36.2 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 Heflin El and Sst Advancement?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heflin El: 501. Sst Advancement: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heflin El and Sst Advancement rank in Texas?
Heflin El is 3102nd of 4,686 and Sst Advancement is 1924th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).