Houston El vs McNair 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.
Houston El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
McNair El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | Houston El Denton, Texas | McNair El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 4,686 | #980 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13428 of 50,301 | #16048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 63.1).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •McNair El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 53.1%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •McNair El is the larger school with 599 students compared with 537.
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 McNair El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (67.0 vs 63.1 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 McNair El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 537. McNair El: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and McNair El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 790th of 4,686 and McNair El is 980th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).