Alief Middle vs Sst Advancement
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Sst Advancement
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
646 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Sst Advancement Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #1924 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #25986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 821 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sst Advancement scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 29.2).
- •Sst Advancement does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Sst Advancement does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Alief Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 89.8%).
- •Alief Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •Alief Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 646.
- •Alief Middle is a public school while Sst Advancement 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 Alief Middle better than Sst Advancement?
On the Success Index (US), Sst Advancement ranks higher (48.8 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 Sst Advancement?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Sst Advancement: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Sst Advancement rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Sst Advancement is 1924th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).