Bear Creek El vs Watkins Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Watkins Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,283 students
| Measure | Bear Creek El Houston, Texas | Watkins Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3173 of 4,686 | #1124 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #35013 of 50,301 | #10037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 631 | 1,283 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 1,283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 35.4).
- •Watkins Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Watkins Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Bear Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 82.5%).
- •Bear Creek El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.7).
- •Watkins Middle is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 631.
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 Bear Creek El better than Watkins Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Middle ranks higher (39.1 vs 35.4 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 Bear Creek El and Watkins Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek El: 631. Watkins Middle: 1,283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek El and Watkins Middle rank in Texas?
Bear Creek El is 3173rd of 4,686 and Watkins Middle is 1124th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).