Heights El vs Ride El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 488 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Ride El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
508 students
| Measure | Heights El Laredo, Texas | Ride El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1071 of 4,686 | #138 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17349 of 50,301 | #2497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 508 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Laredo | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ride El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 61.2).
- •Heights El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Ride El does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Ride El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 98.2%).
- •Ride El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
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 Heights El better than Ride El?
On the Success Index (US), Ride El ranks higher (84.9 vs 61.2 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 Heights El and Ride El?
About 488 km in a straight line, between Laredo and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights El: 508. Ride El: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights El and Ride El rank in Texas?
Heights El is 1071st of 4,686 and Ride El is 138th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).