Smith El vs Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 475 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Smith El Houston, Texas | Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4586 of 4,686 | #4385 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47212 of 50,301 | #44378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 81.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 15.9).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 81.2).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 730 students compared with 487.
- •Smith El is a public school while Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad 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 Smith El better than Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad ranks higher (20.8 vs 15.9 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 Smith El and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith El: 730. Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith El and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad rank in Texas?
Smith El is 4586th of 4,686 and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is 4385th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).