Matthys El vs South Houston Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 239 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 Int
So Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
| Measure | Matthys El South Houston, Texas | South Houston Int So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3478 of 4,686 | #794 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37047 of 50,301 | #7927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 457 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | South Houston | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Houston Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 32.3).
- •South Houston Int does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •South Houston Int does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Matthys El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 91.4%).
- •South Houston Int does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.7).
- •South Houston Int is the larger school with 509 students compared with 457.
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 Int?
On the Success Index (US), South Houston Int ranks higher (48.7 vs 32.3 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 Int?
About 239 m in a straight line, between South Houston and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthys El: 457. South Houston Int: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthys El and South Houston Int rank in Texas?
Matthys El is 3478th of 4,686 and South Houston Int is 794th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).