Houston El vs Menger El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Menger El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
| Measure | Houston El Corpus Christi, Texas | Menger El Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3006 of 4,686 | #3177 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33842 of 50,301 | #35045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 35.4).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Menger El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Menger El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 356 students compared with 243.
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 Houston El better than Menger El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (37.2 vs 35.4 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 Houston El and Menger El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 356. Menger El: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Menger El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 3006th of 4,686 and Menger El is 3177th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).