Mary Burks Marek El vs Shadow Creek H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Burks Marek El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
Shadow Creek H S
Pearland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,599 students
| Measure | Mary Burks Marek El Pearland, Texas | Shadow Creek H S Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #618 of 4,686 | #469 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #10670 of 50,301 | #6023 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 762 | 2,599 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 2,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 41% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Burks Marek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 59.2).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Shadow Creek H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 45.1%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Shadow Creek H S is the larger school with 2,599 students compared with 762.
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 Mary Burks Marek El better than Shadow Creek H S?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Burks Marek El ranks higher (70.9 vs 59.2 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 Mary Burks Marek El and Shadow Creek H S?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Burks Marek El: 762. Shadow Creek H S: 2,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Burks Marek El and Shadow Creek H S rank in Texas?
Mary Burks Marek El is 618th of 4,686 and Shadow Creek H S is 469th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).