Northgate El vs Salyers El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Salyers El
Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Northgate El Houston, Texas | Salyers El Spring, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1833 of 4,686 | #4481 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25185 of 50,301 | #45550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 19% |
| city | Houston | Spring |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northgate El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 18.9).
- •Northgate El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Northgate El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Northgate El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 86.2%).
- •Salyers El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Northgate El is the larger school with 700 students compared with 484.
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 Northgate El better than Salyers El?
On the Success Index (US), Northgate El ranks higher (50.0 vs 18.9 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 Northgate El and Salyers El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Spring in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northgate El: 700. Salyers El: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northgate El and Salyers El rank in Texas?
Northgate El is 1833rd of 4,686 and Salyers El is 4481st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).