Metcalf El vs Tipps El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metcalf El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
855 students
Tipps El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
980 students
| Measure | Metcalf El Houston, Texas | Tipps El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3155 of 4,686 | #3446 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34894 of 50,301 | #36836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 855 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metcalf El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 32.7).
- •Tipps El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Metcalf El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Metcalf El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 90.2%).
- •Metcalf El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Tipps El is the larger school with 980 students compared with 855.
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 Metcalf El better than Tipps El?
On the Success Index (US), Metcalf El ranks higher (35.6 vs 32.7 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 Metcalf El and Tipps El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metcalf El: 855. Tipps El: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metcalf El and Tipps El rank in Texas?
Metcalf El is 3155th of 4,686 and Tipps El is 3446th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).