Bang El vs Cook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 560 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bang El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
949 students
Cook Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,375 students
| Measure | Bang El Houston, Texas | Cook Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2161 of 4,686 | #617 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28012 of 50,301 | #6596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 949 | 1,375 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 1,375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 60% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 45.8).
- •Cook Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Cook Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Cook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 77.3%).
- •Bang El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •Cook Middle is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 949.
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 Bang El better than Cook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cook Middle ranks higher (54.8 vs 45.8 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 Bang El and Cook Middle?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bang El: 949. Cook Middle: 1,375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bang El and Cook Middle rank in Texas?
Bang El is 2161st of 4,686 and Cook Middle is 617th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).