Alief Middle vs Elsik H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 828 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Elsik H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,057 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Elsik H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #1223 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #12932 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 4,057 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 4,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsik H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 29.2).
- •Elsik H S does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Alief Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Elsik H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 89.2%).
- •Alief Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.8).
- •Elsik H S is the larger school with 4,057 students compared with 821.
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 Elsik H S?
On the Success Index (US), Elsik H S ranks higher (31.8 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 Elsik H S?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Elsik H S: 4,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Elsik H S rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Elsik H S is 1223rd of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).