Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S vs Thomas Hancock El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 607 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
837 students
Thomas Hancock El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
| Measure | Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S Houston, Texas | Thomas Hancock El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1402 of 1,419 | #4025 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15592 of 16,910 | #41036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 837 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Hancock El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 18.1).
- •Thomas Hancock El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Thomas Hancock El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is the larger school with 837 students compared with 336.
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is a charter school while Thomas Hancock 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 Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S better than Thomas Hancock El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Hancock El ranks higher (26.1 vs 18.1 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 Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S and Thomas Hancock El?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S: 837. Thomas Hancock El: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S and Thomas Hancock El rank in Texas?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is 1402nd of 1,419 and Thomas Hancock El is 4025th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).