Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad vs Wainwright El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Wainwright El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad Houston, Texas | Wainwright El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4385 of 4,686 | #4246 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44378 of 50,301 | #42982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 81.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wainwright El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 20.8).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Wainwright El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 81.2).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is the larger school with 487 students compared with 382.
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is a charter school while Wainwright 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 Wainwright El?
On the Success Index (US), Wainwright El ranks higher (23.0 vs 20.8 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 Wainwright El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad: 487. Wainwright El: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad and Wainwright El rank in Texas?
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is 4385th of 4,686 and Wainwright El is 4246th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).