Hodges El vs Shady Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 265 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodges El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Shady Grove El
Burnet · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
570 students
| Measure | Hodges El Balch Springs, Texas | Shady Grove El Burnet, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3818 of 4,686 | #2174 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39403 of 50,301 | #28066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Balch Springs | Burnet |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 28.7).
- •Shady Grove El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 90.9%).
- •Hodges El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
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 Hodges El better than Shady Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove El ranks higher (45.8 vs 28.7 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 Hodges El and Shady Grove El?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Burnet in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hodges El: 570. Shady Grove El: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hodges El and Shady Grove El rank in Texas?
Hodges El is 3818th of 4,686 and Shady Grove El is 2174th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).