Booker T. Washington Elementary vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
Houston Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
822 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico | Houston Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 416 | #23 of 138 |
| National rank | #24104 of 50,301 | #12038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 155 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 18% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 29.4).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 18%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 45%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 65.8%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.7).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 155.
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 Booker T. Washington Elementary better than Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 29.4 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary and Houston Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Elementary: 155. Houston Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Elementary and Houston Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Booker T. Washington Elementary is 42nd of 416 and Houston Middle School is 23rd of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).