Matthys El vs Walt Disney El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 32 km 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
Walt Disney El
Alvin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
457 students
| Measure | Matthys El South Houston, Texas | Walt Disney El Alvin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3478 of 4,686 | #1356 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37047 of 50,301 | #20723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 457 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 59% |
| city | South Houston | Alvin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 32.3).
- •Walt Disney El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Walt Disney El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Walt Disney El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 89.7%).
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 Walt Disney El?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney El ranks higher (56.4 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 Walt Disney El?
About 32 km in a straight line, between South Houston and Alvin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthys El: 457. Walt Disney El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthys El and Walt Disney El rank in Texas?
Matthys El is 3478th of 4,686 and Walt Disney El is 1356th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).