Herod El vs McNamara El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herod El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
McNamara El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
916 students
| Measure | Herod El Houston, Texas | McNamara El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 4,686 | #4316 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17866 of 50,301 | #43741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 682 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herod El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 21.8).
- •Herod El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Herod El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Herod El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 98.1%).
- •Herod El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •McNamara El is the larger school with 916 students compared with 682.
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 Herod El better than McNamara El?
On the Success Index (US), Herod El ranks higher (60.5 vs 21.8 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 Herod El and McNamara El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herod El: 682. McNamara El: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herod El and McNamara El rank in Texas?
Herod El is 1105th of 4,686 and McNamara El is 4316th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).