Big Lake Elementary vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Lake Elementary
Big Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | Big Lake Elementary Big Lake, Alaska | Houston Middle School Houston, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 159 | #24 of 31 |
| National rank | #30270 of 50,301 | #12967 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 20% |
| city | Big Lake | Houston |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 24.4).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 20%).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 74.2%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Big Lake Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 318.
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 Big Lake Elementary better than Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Lake Elementary ranks higher (42.5 vs 24.4 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 Big Lake Elementary and Houston Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Houston in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Elementary: 362. Houston Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Elementary and Houston Middle School rank in Alaska?
Big Lake Elementary is 106th of 159 and Houston Middle School is 24th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).