Barbara Jordan El vs Mission West El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Jordan El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Mission West El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
| Measure | Barbara Jordan El Richmond, Texas | Mission West El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1366 of 4,686 | #2675 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20875 of 50,301 | #31602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | Richmond | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Jordan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 40.5).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 79.9%).
- •Mission West El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Mission West El is the larger school with 513 students compared with 410.
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 Jordan El better than Mission West El?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Jordan El ranks higher (56.1 vs 40.5 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 Barbara Jordan El and Mission West El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Jordan El: 410. Mission West El: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Jordan El and Mission West El rank in Texas?
Barbara Jordan El is 1366th of 4,686 and Mission West El is 2675th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).