Alief Middle vs Chancellor El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Chancellor El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
707 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Chancellor El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #3134 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #34735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chancellor El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 29.2).
- •Chancellor El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Chancellor El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Chancellor El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Chancellor El does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Alief Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 707.
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 Alief Middle better than Chancellor El?
On the Success Index (US), Chancellor El ranks higher (35.8 vs 29.2 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 Alief Middle and Chancellor El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Chancellor El: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Chancellor El rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Chancellor El is 3134th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).