Beta Academy vs Meador El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beta Academy
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
537 students
Meador El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
443 students
| Measure | Beta Academy Houston, Texas | Meador El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,419 | #1741 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8009 of 16,910 | #24404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 537 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.4 vs 51.1).
- •Meador El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Beta Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Beta Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 91.6%).
- •Meador El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 23.3).
- •Beta Academy is the larger school with 537 students compared with 443.
- •Beta Academy is a charter school while Meador El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beta Academy better than Meador El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beta Academy and Meador El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beta Academy: 537. Meador El: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beta Academy and Meador El rank in Texas?
Beta Academy is 698th of 1,419 and Meador El is 1741st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).