Alief Middle vs Hastings H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 324 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
Hastings H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,786 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Hastings H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #1278 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #13443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 3,786 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 3,786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.2 vs 29.5).
- •Alief Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Alief Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Hastings H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 89.2%).
- •Hastings H S does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Hastings H S is the larger school with 3,786 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 Hastings H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alief Middle and Hastings H S?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Hastings H S: 3,786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Hastings H S rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Hastings H S is 1278th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).