Pearl M Hirsch El vs Sam Houston State University Charter School
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.
Pearl M Hirsch El
Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Spring · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
| Measure | Pearl M Hirsch El Spring, Texas | Sam Houston State University Charter School Spring, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3797 of 4,686 | #1119 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39279 of 50,301 | #18015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 630 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Spring | Spring |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston State University Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 28.9).
- •Sam Houston State University Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Sam Houston State University Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Pearl M Hirsch El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.5).
- •Pearl M Hirsch El is the larger school with 630 students compared with 437.
- •Pearl M Hirsch El is a public school while Sam Houston State University Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pearl M Hirsch El better than Sam Houston State University Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks higher (60.3 vs 28.9 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 Pearl M Hirsch El and Sam Houston State University Charter School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Spring and Spring in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl M Hirsch El: 630. Sam Houston State University Charter School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl M Hirsch El and Sam Houston State University Charter School rank in Texas?
Pearl M Hirsch El is 3797th of 4,686 and Sam Houston State University Charter School is 1119th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).