Barbara Cockrell El vs Melillo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Cockrell El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
741 students
Melillo Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
612 students
| Measure | Barbara Cockrell El Pearland, Texas | Melillo Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 4,686 | #560 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9697 of 50,301 | #6112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 741 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 56% |
| city | Pearland | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Cockrell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 57.1).
- •Barbara Cockrell El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 56%).
- •Barbara Cockrell El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Barbara Cockrell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 64.7%).
- •Melillo Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Barbara Cockrell El is the larger school with 741 students compared with 612.
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 Barbara Cockrell El better than Melillo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Cockrell El ranks higher (72.3 vs 57.1 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 Barbara Cockrell El and Melillo Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Cockrell El: 741. Melillo Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Cockrell El and Melillo Middle rank in Texas?
Barbara Cockrell El is 570th of 4,686 and Melillo Middle is 560th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).