Hood-Case El vs Mark Twain El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hood-Case El
Alvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
Mark Twain El
Alvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Hood-Case El Alvin, Texas | Mark Twain El Alvin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1881 of 4,686 | #2561 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25631 of 50,301 | #30824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 698 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| city | Alvin | Alvin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hood-Case El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 41.7).
- •Hood-Case El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Mark Twain El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Hood-Case El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 72.9%).
- •Mark Twain El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Hood-Case El is the larger school with 698 students compared with 634.
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 Hood-Case El better than Mark Twain El?
On the Success Index (US), Hood-Case El ranks higher (49.3 vs 41.7 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 Hood-Case El and Mark Twain El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Alvin and Alvin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hood-Case El: 698. Mark Twain El: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hood-Case El and Mark Twain El rank in Texas?
Hood-Case El is 1881st of 4,686 and Mark Twain El is 2561st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).