Hill El vs Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
646 students
Houston Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
372 students
| Measure | Hill El Houston, Texas | Houston Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4130 of 4,686 | #1160 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #41826 of 50,301 | #10250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 646 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 24.8).
- •Houston Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.0).
- •Hill El is the larger school with 646 students compared with 372.
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 Hill El better than Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy ranks higher (38.1 vs 24.8 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 Hill El and Houston Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill El: 646. Houston Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill El and Houston Academy rank in Texas?
Hill El is 4130th of 4,686 and Houston Academy is 1160th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).