North Shore El vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Shore El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
Sam Houston El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
| Measure | North Shore El Houston, Texas | Sam Houston El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3631 of 4,686 | #3253 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38102 of 50,301 | #35606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 965 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 30.7).
- •Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •North Shore El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 94%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.2).
- •North Shore El is the larger school with 965 students compared with 703.
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 North Shore El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston El ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.7 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 North Shore El and Sam Houston El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Shore El: 965. Sam Houston El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Shore El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
North Shore El is 3631st of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 3253rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).