Houston El vs Tyrrell El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
Tyrrell El
Port Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Houston El Port Arthur, Texas | Tyrrell El Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1993 of 4,686 | #3561 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26604 of 50,301 | #37527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 689 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 31.6).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 689 students compared with 670.
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 Tyrrell El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (47.8 vs 31.6 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 Tyrrell El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 689. Tyrrell El: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Tyrrell El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 1993rd of 4,686 and Tyrrell El is 3561st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).