Alief Middle vs Youens El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 186 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
Youens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Youens El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #3692 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #38582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.2 vs 30.0).
- •Alief Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Youens El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Alief Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 94.8%).
- •Youens El does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Alief Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 675.
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 Youens El?
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 Youens El?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Youens El: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Youens El rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Youens El is 3692nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).