McNamara El vs Sugar Grove Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNamara El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
916 students
Sugar Grove Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
| Measure | McNamara El Houston, Texas | Sugar Grove Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4316 of 4,686 | #1682 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43741 of 50,301 | #14931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 16% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNamara El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 11.8).
- •McNamara El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •McNamara El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •McNamara El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99%).
- •Sugar Grove Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.6).
- •McNamara El is the larger school with 916 students compared with 777.
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 McNamara El better than Sugar Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McNamara El ranks higher (21.8 vs 11.8 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 McNamara El and Sugar Grove Academy?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNamara El: 916. Sugar Grove Academy: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNamara El and Sugar Grove Academy rank in Texas?
McNamara El is 4316th of 4,686 and Sugar Grove Academy is 1682nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).