Bammel Middle vs Ponderosa El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Ponderosa El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
| Measure | Bammel Middle Houston, Texas | Ponderosa El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1674 of 1,684 | #3389 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14632 of 15,369 | #36523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 783 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 46% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 14.5).
- •Ponderosa El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Ponderosa El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Ponderosa El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 93%).
- •Bammel Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Bammel Middle is the larger school with 783 students compared with 740.
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 Ponderosa El?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa El ranks higher (33.1 vs 14.5 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 Bammel Middle and Ponderosa El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bammel Middle: 783. Ponderosa El: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bammel Middle and Ponderosa El rank in Texas?
Bammel Middle is 1674th of 1,684 and Ponderosa El is 3389th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).