Alexander Middle vs Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Middle
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
765 students
Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy
Pearland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
216 students
| Measure | Alexander Middle Pearland, Texas | Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,684 | #2533 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2275 of 15,369 | #30637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 765 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 42.0).
- •Alexander Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 63.9%).
- •Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Alexander Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 216.
- •Alexander Middle is a public school while Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alexander Middle better than Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Middle ranks higher (75.4 vs 42.0 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 Alexander Middle and Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Middle: 765. Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Middle and Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Alexander Middle is 177th of 1,684 and Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy is 2533rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).