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School Comparison

MATTHYS EL
vs.
SOUTH HOUSTON EL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

MATTHYS EL
SOUTH HOUSTON EL
  • SOUTH HOUSTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MATTHYS EL (129 vs. 77).
  • MATTHYS EL reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH HOUSTON EL (437:1 vs. 391:1).
  • MATTHYS EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SOUTH HOUSTON EL (9 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SOUTH HOUSTON EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MATTHYS EL (129 vs. 77).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MATTHYS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than SOUTH HOUSTON EL (12 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MATTHYS EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SOUTH HOUSTON EL (9 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MATTHYS EL reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH HOUSTON EL (437:1 vs. 391:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
MATTHYS EL
$13,786.71
SOUTH HOUSTON EL
$13,786.71
Local revenue share
MATTHYS EL
37.2%
SOUTH HOUSTON EL
37.2%
State revenue share
MATTHYS EL
40.5%
SOUTH HOUSTON EL
40.5%
Federal revenue share
MATTHYS EL
22.4%
SOUTH HOUSTON EL
22.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MATTHYS EL
30.8%
SOUTH HOUSTON EL
30.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Harris County
$73,104
Harris County
$73,104
Poverty rate
Harris County
15.9%
Harris County
15.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Harris County
33.8%
Harris County
33.8%
Unemployment rate
Harris County
4.4%
Harris County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.