Barrick El vs Fonville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrick El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Fonville Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Barrick El Houston, Texas | Fonville Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4323 of 4,686 | #1489 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43818 of 50,301 | #12430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fonville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 21.6).
- •Barrick El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Barrick El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Fonville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Fonville Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •Fonville Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 433.
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 Barrick El better than Fonville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fonville Middle ranks higher (27.3 vs 21.6 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 Barrick El and Fonville Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrick El: 433. Fonville Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrick El and Fonville Middle rank in Texas?
Barrick El is 4323rd of 4,686 and Fonville Middle is 1489th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).