Aragon Middle vs Birkes El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 215 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
Birkes El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,040 students
| Measure | Aragon Middle Houston, Texas | Birkes El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,684 | #655 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4201 of 15,369 | #11290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,424 | 1,040 |
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birkes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 65.8).
- •Birkes El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Birkes El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Birkes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 54.5%).
- •Birkes El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.4).
- •Aragon Middle is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 1,040.
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 Aragon Middle better than Birkes El?
On the Success Index (US), Birkes El ranks higher (70.0 vs 65.8 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 Aragon Middle and Birkes El?
About 215 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon Middle: 1,424. Birkes El: 1,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon Middle and Birkes El rank in Texas?
Aragon Middle is 372nd of 1,684 and Birkes El is 655th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).