Meadow Wood El vs Thornwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 674 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Wood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
Thornwood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Meadow Wood El Houston, Texas | Thornwood El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #691 of 4,686 | #4512 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11945 of 50,301 | #45987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Wood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 18.2).
- •Meadow Wood El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Meadow Wood El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Meadow Wood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 89.5%).
- •Meadow Wood El is the larger school with 686 students compared with 391.
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 Meadow Wood El better than Thornwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Wood El ranks higher (69.1 vs 18.2 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 Meadow Wood El and Thornwood El?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Wood El: 686. Thornwood El: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Wood El and Thornwood El rank in Texas?
Meadow Wood El is 691st of 4,686 and Thornwood El is 4512th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).