Houston Middle School vs Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 408 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
822 students
Murray Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Houston Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Murray Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 138 | #193 of 416 |
| National rank | #12038 of 15,369 | #42370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 822 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 23.9).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 21%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 65.4%).
- •Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.7).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 422.
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 Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Middle School ranks higher (29.4 vs 23.9 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 Murray Elementary?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle School: 822. Murray Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle School and Murray Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Houston Middle School is 23rd of 138 and Murray Elementary is 193rd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).