Patterson El vs Rucker El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
811 students
Rucker El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Patterson El Houston, Texas | Rucker El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3122 of 4,686 | #4162 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34644 of 50,301 | #42092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 811 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 24.4).
- •Patterson El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Patterson El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Rucker El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Patterson El is the larger school with 811 students compared with 434.
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 Patterson El better than Rucker El?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson El ranks higher (36.0 vs 24.4 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 Patterson El and Rucker El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson El: 811. Rucker El: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson El and Rucker El rank in Texas?
Patterson El is 3122nd of 4,686 and Rucker El is 4162nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).