Beneke El vs Edwin M Wells Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beneke El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Edwin M Wells Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Beneke El Houston, Texas | Edwin M Wells Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3091 of 4,686 | #1638 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34426 of 50,301 | #13825 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beneke El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 19.7).
- •Beneke El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Beneke El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Beneke El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 91.6%).
- •Edwin M Wells Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Edwin M Wells Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 573.
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 Beneke El better than Edwin M Wells Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Beneke El ranks higher (36.3 vs 19.7 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 Beneke El and Edwin M Wells Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beneke El: 573. Edwin M Wells Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beneke El and Edwin M Wells Middle rank in Texas?
Beneke El is 3091st of 4,686 and Edwin M Wells Middle is 1638th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).