Avondale El vs Houston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Avondale El Amarillo, Texas | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1667 of 4,686 | #1251 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23656 of 50,301 | #10755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avondale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 35.5).
- •Avondale El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Avondale El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Avondale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 88.5%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Houston Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 475.
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 Avondale El better than Houston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Avondale El ranks higher (52.1 vs 35.5 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 Avondale El and Houston Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale El: 475. Houston Middle: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale El and Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Avondale El is 1667th of 4,686 and Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).