Herod El vs Speer El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 374 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
Speer El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
| Measure | Herod El Houston, Texas | Speer El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 4,686 | #4457 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17866 of 50,301 | #45180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 682 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 30% |
| city | Houston | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herod El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 19.5).
- •Herod El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Herod El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 26%).
- •Herod El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 95.3%).
- •Speer El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
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 Speer El?
On the Success Index (US), Herod El ranks higher (60.5 vs 19.5 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 Speer El?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Houston and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herod El: 682. Speer El: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herod El and Speer El rank in Texas?
Herod El is 1105th of 4,686 and Speer El is 4457th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).