Looscan El vs Northside H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Looscan El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
Northside H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,058 students
| Measure | Looscan El Houston, Texas | Northside H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3839 of 4,686 | #1346 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39475 of 50,301 | #14310 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 1,058 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,058 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Looscan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 25.4).
- •Looscan El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Northside H S does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Northside H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Looscan El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Northside H S is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 229.
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 Looscan El better than Northside H S?
On the Success Index (US), Looscan El ranks higher (28.6 vs 25.4 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 Looscan El and Northside H S?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Looscan El: 229. Northside H S: 1,058. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Looscan El and Northside H S rank in Texas?
Looscan El is 3839th of 4,686 and Northside H S is 1346th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).