Adams J H vs Fred and Patti Shafer El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams J H
Fulshear · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,963 students
Fred and Patti Shafer El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
935 students
| Measure | Adams J H Fulshear, Texas | Fred and Patti Shafer El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #265 of 1,684 | #74 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3175 of 15,369 | #1427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,963 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Fulshear | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 70.7).
- •Adams J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 26.4%).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.4).
- •Adams J H is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 935.
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 Adams J H better than Fred and Patti Shafer El?
On the Success Index (US), Fred and Patti Shafer El ranks higher (87.6 vs 70.7 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 Adams J H and Fred and Patti Shafer El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fulshear and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams J H: 1,963. Fred and Patti Shafer El: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams J H and Fred and Patti Shafer El rank in Texas?
Adams J H is 265th of 1,684 and Fred and Patti Shafer El is 74th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).