Marcella El vs Red El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcella El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
530 students
Red El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Marcella El Houston, Texas | Red El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3819 of 4,686 | #1343 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39408 of 50,301 | #20549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 28.7).
- •Red El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Red El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Red El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 89.8%).
- •Marcella El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
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 Marcella El better than Red El?
On the Success Index (US), Red El ranks higher (56.6 vs 28.7 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 Marcella El and Red El?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcella El: 530. Red El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcella El and Red El rank in Texas?
Marcella El is 3819th of 4,686 and Red El is 1343rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).