Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena vs Southeast 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.
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
Southeast El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students
| Measure | Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena Pasadena, Texas | Southeast El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3976 of 4,686 | #4036 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40541 of 50,301 | #41105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 147 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Pasadena | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.8 vs 26.0).
- •Southeast El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 94.6%).
- •Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Southeast El is the larger school with 816 students compared with 147.
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 Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena better than Southeast El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena and Southeast El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena: 147. Southeast El: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena and Southeast El rank in Texas?
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is 3976th of 4,686 and Southeast El is 4036th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).