Houston Middle School vs Meadow Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Houston Middle School Houston, Alaska | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 31 | #124 of 159 |
| National rank | #12967 of 15,369 | #37162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 24.4).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 74.2%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 308.
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 Houston Middle School better than Meadow Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Lakes Elementary ranks higher (32.1 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 Houston Middle School and Meadow Lakes Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle School: 318. Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle School and Meadow Lakes Elementary rank in Alaska?
Houston Middle School is 24th of 31 and Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).