Bammel Middle vs Helen Major El
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.
Bammel Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students
Helen Major El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Bammel Middle Houston, Texas | Helen Major El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1674 of 1,684 | #4606 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14632 of 15,369 | #47579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 783 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Helen Major El does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Helen Major El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Bammel Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94.4%).
- •Bammel Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Bammel Middle is the larger school with 783 students compared with 567.
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 Bammel Middle better than Helen Major 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 Bammel Middle and Helen Major El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bammel Middle: 783. Helen Major El: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bammel Middle and Helen Major El rank in Texas?
Bammel Middle is 1674th of 1,684 and Helen Major El is 4606th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).