Lee H Means El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 457 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee H Means El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Lee H Means El Harlingen, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 4,686 | #4586 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16391 of 50,301 | #47212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 28% |
| city | Harlingen | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee H Means El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 15.9).
- •Lee H Means El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 28%).
- •Lee H Means El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 21%).
- •Lee H Means El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 96.8%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
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 Lee H Means El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Lee H Means El ranks higher (62.6 vs 15.9 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 Lee H Means El and Smith El?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee H Means El: 730. Smith El: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee H Means El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Lee H Means El is 1002nd of 4,686 and Smith El is 4586th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).