Purple Sage El vs Tice El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purple Sage El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Tice El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
669 students
| Measure | Purple Sage El Houston, Texas | Tice El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2583 of 4,686 | #3496 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30957 of 50,301 | #37180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purple Sage El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 32.1).
- •Purple Sage El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Tice El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Purple Sage El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Tice El is the larger school with 669 students compared with 428.
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 Purple Sage El better than Tice El?
On the Success Index (US), Purple Sage El ranks higher (41.5 vs 32.1 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 Purple Sage El and Tice El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purple Sage El: 428. Tice El: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purple Sage El and Tice El rank in Texas?
Purple Sage El is 2583rd of 4,686 and Tice El is 3496th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).