Hunters Creek El vs Valley Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Creek El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
Valley Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
894 students
| Measure | Hunters Creek El Houston, Texas | Valley Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #354 of 4,686 | #189 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6027 of 50,301 | #3112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Oaks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 78.2).
- •Valley Oaks El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Valley Oaks El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Valley Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 18.8%).
- •Hunters Creek El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Valley Oaks El is the larger school with 894 students compared with 575.
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 Hunters Creek El better than Valley Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Oaks El ranks higher (83.6 vs 78.2 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 Hunters Creek El and Valley Oaks El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Creek El: 575. Valley Oaks El: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Creek El and Valley Oaks El rank in Texas?
Hunters Creek El is 354th of 4,686 and Valley Oaks El is 189th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).