Adam El vs Arnold Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adam El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
Arnold Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,376 students
| Measure | Adam El Houston, Texas | Arnold Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1932 of 4,686 | #489 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #26078 of 50,301 | #5428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 957 | 1,376 |
| Enrollment | 957 | 1,376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| city | Houston | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnold Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 48.6).
- •Arnold Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Arnold Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Arnold Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 69%).
- •Adam El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Arnold Middle is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 957.
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 Adam El better than Arnold Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arnold Middle ranks higher (60.2 vs 48.6 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 Adam El and Arnold Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adam El: 957. Arnold Middle: 1,376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adam El and Arnold Middle rank in Texas?
Adam El is 1932nd of 4,686 and Arnold Middle is 489th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).