Birkes El vs Labay Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkes El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,040 students
Labay Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Birkes El Houston, Texas | Labay Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 4,686 | #679 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11290 of 50,301 | #7128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,040 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birkes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 52.3).
- •Birkes El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Birkes El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Birkes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 69.6%).
- •Birkes El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.4).
- •Labay Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,040.
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 Birkes El better than Labay Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Birkes El ranks higher (70.0 vs 52.3 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 Birkes El and Labay Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birkes El: 1,040. Labay Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birkes El and Labay Middle rank in Texas?
Birkes El is 655th of 4,686 and Labay Middle is 679th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).