Jensen El vs Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jensen El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
567 students
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
| Measure | Jensen El Pasadena, Texas | Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2513 of 4,686 | #3976 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30494 of 50,301 | #40541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jensen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 26.8).
- •Jensen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 94.6%).
- •Jensen El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Jensen El is the larger school with 567 students compared with 147.
- •Jensen El is a public school while Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is a charter 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 Jensen El better than Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena?
On the Success Index (US), Jensen El ranks higher (42.2 vs 26.8 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 Jensen El and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jensen El: 567. Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jensen El and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena rank in Texas?
Jensen El is 2513th of 4,686 and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is 3976th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).