Bellfort Early Childhood Center vs Ortiz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellfort Early Childhood Center
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
313 students
Ortiz Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Bellfort Early Childhood Center Houston, Texas | Ortiz Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4628 of 4,686 | #1495 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #47945 of 50,301 | #12478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortiz Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 14.3).
- •Ortiz Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98.7%).
- •Ortiz Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.4).
- •Ortiz Middle is the larger school with 772 students compared with 313.
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 Bellfort Early Childhood Center better than Ortiz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ortiz Middle ranks higher (27.1 vs 14.3 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 Bellfort Early Childhood Center and Ortiz Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center: 313. Ortiz Middle: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellfort Early Childhood Center and Ortiz Middle rank in Texas?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center is 4628th of 4,686 and Ortiz Middle is 1495th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).