Houston El vs Mayes El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
255 students
Mayes El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
508 students
| Measure | Houston El Denison, Texas | Mayes El Denison, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2826 of 4,686 | #3479 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32555 of 50,301 | #37048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 255 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Denison | Denison |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 32.3).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mayes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 78.4%).
- •Mayes El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Mayes El is the larger school with 508 students compared with 255.
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 Mayes El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (39.1 vs 32.3 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 Mayes El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Denison and Denison in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 255. Mayes El: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Mayes El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2826th of 4,686 and Mayes El is 3479th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).