Bell El vs Welch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Welch Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
| Measure | Bell El Houston, Texas | Welch Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3472 of 4,686 | #1503 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37018 of 50,301 | #12595 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 26.5).
- •Bell El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Bell El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Bell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Bell El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Welch Middle is the larger school with 547 students compared with 539.
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 Bell El better than Welch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bell El ranks higher (32.3 vs 26.5 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 Bell El and Welch Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell El: 539. Welch Middle: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell El and Welch Middle rank in Texas?
Bell El is 3472nd of 4,686 and Welch Middle is 1503rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).