Jack & Sharon Rhoads El vs Jean & Betty Schmalz El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack & Sharon Rhoads El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Jean & Betty Schmalz El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,172 students
| Measure | Jack & Sharon Rhoads El Katy, Texas | Jean & Betty Schmalz El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1671 of 4,686 | #1943 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23685 of 50,301 | #26163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 703 | 1,172 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 1,172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Katy | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jack & Sharon Rhoads El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 48.5).
- •Jack & Sharon Rhoads El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Jack & Sharon Rhoads El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 79.2%).
- •Jack & Sharon Rhoads El does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 703.
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 Jack & Sharon Rhoads El better than Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
On the Success Index (US), Jack & Sharon Rhoads El ranks higher (52.1 vs 48.5 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 Jack & Sharon Rhoads El and Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Katy and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack & Sharon Rhoads El: 703. Jean & Betty Schmalz El: 1,172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack & Sharon Rhoads El and Jean & Betty Schmalz El rank in Texas?
Jack & Sharon Rhoads El is 1671st of 4,686 and Jean & Betty Schmalz El is 1943rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).