Matthys El vs South Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 626 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthys El
South Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
South Houston El
So Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
422 students
| Measure | Matthys El South Houston, Texas | South Houston El So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3478 of 4,686 | #4005 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37047 of 50,301 | #40808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 457 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | South Houston | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthys El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 26.4).
- •Matthys El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Matthys El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 94.5%).
- •South Houston El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Matthys El is the larger school with 457 students compared with 422.
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 Matthys El better than South Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Matthys El ranks higher (32.3 vs 26.4 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 Matthys El and South Houston El?
About 626 m in a straight line, between South Houston and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthys El: 457. South Houston El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthys El and South Houston El rank in Texas?
Matthys El is 3478th of 4,686 and South Houston El is 4005th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).