Atherton El vs Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
251 students
| Measure | Atherton El Houston, Texas | Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1990 of 4,686 | #830 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #26585 of 50,301 | #9213 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 450 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.8 vs 46.9).
- •Atherton El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Atherton El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Atherton El is the larger school with 450 students compared with 251.
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 Atherton El better than Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
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 Atherton El and Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 450. Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 1990th of 4,686 and Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men is 830th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).