Edison Elementary vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 881 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Houston Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
822 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico | Houston Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 416 | #23 of 138 |
| National rank | #35963 of 50,301 | #12038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 225 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.4).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 65.3%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.7).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 225.
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 Edison Elementary better than Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (33.9 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 Edison Elementary and Houston Middle School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 225. Houston Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and Houston Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Edison Elementary is 96th of 416 and Houston Middle School is 23rd of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).