Houston Gateway Academy vs Sanchez El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Gateway Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
613 students
Sanchez El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Houston Gateway Academy Houston, Texas | Sanchez El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 4,686 | #1380 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17352 of 50,301 | #21050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 68% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Gateway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 55.9).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on math proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Houston Gateway Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 95.5%).
- •Sanchez El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.0).
- •Houston Gateway Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 378.
- •Houston Gateway Academy is a charter school while Sanchez El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gateway Academy better than Sanchez El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Gateway Academy ranks higher (61.2 vs 55.9 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 Gateway Academy and Sanchez El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Gateway Academy: 613. Sanchez El: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Gateway Academy and Sanchez El rank in Texas?
Houston Gateway Academy is 1072nd of 4,686 and Sanchez El is 1380th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).