Howsman El vs McDermott El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howsman El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
McDermott El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Howsman El San Antonio, Texas | McDermott El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3190 of 4,686 | #3083 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35149 of 50,301 | #34379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 729 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDermott El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 35.2).
- •McDermott El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •McDermott El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •McDermott El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 77.5%).
- •Howsman El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •McDermott El is the larger school with 775 students compared with 729.
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 Howsman El better than McDermott El?
On the Success Index (US), McDermott El ranks higher (36.4 vs 35.2 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 Howsman El and McDermott El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howsman El: 729. McDermott El: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howsman El and McDermott El rank in Texas?
Howsman El is 3190th of 4,686 and McDermott El is 3083rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).