Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad vs Stevens El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Stevens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad Houston, Texas | Stevens El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4385 of 4,686 | #4463 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44378 of 50,301 | #45255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 81.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| 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 19.4).
- •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 24%).
- •Stevens El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 96.5%).
- •Stevens El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 81.2).
- •Stevens El is the larger school with 556 students compared with 487.
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is a charter school while Stevens El is a public 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 Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad better than Stevens El?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad ranks higher (20.8 vs 19.4 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 Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad and Stevens El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad: 487. Stevens El: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad and Stevens El rank in Texas?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is 4385th of 4,686 and Stevens El is 4463rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).